Construction Superintendent
2 days ago
Rahway
Job Description 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.