Project Superintendent

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

About the opportunity:

This role specializes in overseeing healthcare construction projects, ensuring adherence to strict healthcare building codes and standards, with a strong focus on patient safety.

Responsibilities include

managing all aspects of the project lifecycle—quality control, scheduling, and safety protocols—while maintaining expertise in specialized healthcare facility requirements. Projects may involve new construction, capital improvements, and tenant renovations, with or without consultants, as assigned.

What you will do:

• Effectively collaborates, contributes, and prioritizes multi-functional coordination within the internal Facilities and Construction Project Management teams and externally with subcontractors or consultants while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates the team to perform well, and effectively influences the actions of others. Vail Health’s representative at the job site responsible for frequent field supervision, coordination, and completion of the project in a timely and quality manner.
• Reviews contract documents to ensure alignment with project plans and specifications. Evaluates Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, infection control measures, and medical equipment designs to ensure they comply with Vail Health’s operational requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Works closely with general contractors and subcontractors to resolve design and constructability conflicts.
• Reviews, confirms, and approves MEP Requests for Information (RFIs), Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASIs), and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manages project quality control inspections, punch list effort and ensures smooth turnover.
• Manages the Contractors delivery of project as-builts and confirms/accepts that they meet the requirements of the specifications.
• Oversees Project handoff to Facilities staff to ensure proper turnover and acceptance of MEP systems, including ensuring all equipment is reported as in service and all paperwork is available.
• Maintains project management knowledge tools by adhering to standardized departmental processes.
• Supports the development and management of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) as needed to minimize operational impacts.
• Assists in developing creative solutions that enhance facility functionality during construction projects, ensuring seamless operations and minimal disruptions.
• Abides by all Federal, State of Colorado, and Vail Health safety policies and regulations with special focus on infection control and mitigation practices throughout construction projects.
• Performs after hour and weekend coordination of projects requiring Project oversight and input when required.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• 5 years of facility engineering/maintenance/construction MEP related experience required.
• 3 years of project oversight experience required; healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams required.
• Knowledge of use of meters and test equipment required.

License(s) and Certification (s):

Valid Colorado Driver’s license Current, valid Driver’s License and ability to pass Vail Health’s Motor Vehicle Report Criteria required

EPA approved Universal Technician Certification preferred

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

• Housing programs

• Childcare reimbursement

• Comprehensive Health Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Educational Programs:

• Tuition Assistance

• Existing Student Loan Repayment

• Specialty Certification Reimbursement

• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

• Paid Time Off:

• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:

• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

• Life insurance

• Short and long-term disability

• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:

• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

• Recreation discounts

• Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$38.98 - $53.80 USD