Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent with a strong background in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, or Advanced Manufacturing construction to oversee field operations on complex projects.

The Superintendent will be responsible for managing day-to-day site activities while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable pharmaceutical and life sciences requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with experience working in highly regulated environments and coordinating multiple trades, particularly MEP systems, cleanrooms, process utilities, and complex building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day field operations for Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Take ownership of site safety, quality, scheduling, logistics, and overall field productivity.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel across multiple trades.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate complex MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, process piping, and equipment installation activities.
• Review architectural, structural, MEP, and process drawings to identify conflicts and ensure work is installed according to specifications.
• Coordinate construction activities within cleanrooms, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and other controlled environments.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project quality requirements, applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and pharmaceutical/life sciences protocols.
• Work within GMP-regulated environments and maintain required documentation and procedures where applicable.
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, equipment installations, and work within active operating facilities.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and participate in OAC and project meetings.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential schedule, quality, safety, and coordination issues.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, RFIs, punch lists, field documentation, and project records.
• Coordinate material deliveries, site logistics, staging, and manpower requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite with a strong focus on quality and contamination control.
• Lead punch list, commissioning, and project closeout activities through final completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field experience, with significant experience as a Superintendent.
• Experience working on Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory, Healthcare, or Advanced Manufacturing projects.
• Experience managing complex construction projects in active or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and construction sequencing.
• Experience coordinating HVAC systems, process piping, electrical systems, controls, and other building/process systems.
• Experience with cleanrooms, controlled environments, GMP facilities, or laboratory construction strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and process drawings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and manpower planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.