Superintendent - Pharma Construction

Franklin, New Jersey Permanent USD125,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
The ideal candidate is a client-facing Construction Superintendent who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys being heavily involved in field operations. They bring experience managing work within active pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or similarly regulated facilities and possess the leadership skills necessary to drive safety, quality, and schedule performance on a $200M flagship project.
  • Work for a firm voted "Best Places to Work in NJ" for 6 years in a row!
  • Long-term career growth across pharma /. life science projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected Design-Build General Contractor and Construction Management firm with a reputation for delivering highly complex projects across the commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. With approximately 90 employees and a strong backlog of work, the company offers the agility of a mid-sized organization while managing large-scale projects for nationally and globally recognized clients.This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative team delivering a landmark project for a global pharmaceutical company, with significant opportunities for long-term career advancement and leadership growth.

Job Description

Due to continued growth and a major project award, the company is seeking a Construction Superintendent to support a $200 million, three-year construction program in Somerset County, NJ. The project includes complex ground-up construction, building additions, and renovations within active and occupied facilities. The Superintendent will be responsible for field leadership, site coordination, safety, scheduling, subcontractor management, and maintaining strong relationships with both the client and project stakeholders.Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily field operations for large-scale construction projects.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution.
  • Lead site activities involving ground-up construction, additions, and renovations.
  • Maintain project schedules and collaborate closely with Project Managers and ownership teams.
  • Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify potential issues affecting safety, quality, cost, or schedule.
  • Ensure all work complies with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate construction activities within occupied and operational facilities while minimizing disruptions.
  • Utilize Procore and other construction management software for documentation, reporting, and communication.
  • Lead safety initiatives and enforce OSHA standards across the project site.
  • Participate in client meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 3-10 years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
  • Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, mission-critical, or other highly regulated environments.
  • Proven success managing projects in occupied facilities and active operational environments.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics planning, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Proficiency with Procore and other construction technology platforms.
  • OSHA 30 Certification required.
  • Experience with central utilities, process infrastructure, or campus utility systems is a strong plus.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, consultants, and field personnel.
  • Career-oriented professional seeking long-term growth with a stable and expanding organization.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $125,000 - $175,000
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Significant long-term project pipeline and career growth potential



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brittany Gaddess
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7102189

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Franklin
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brittany Gaddess
Job Reference
JN-092026-7102189
 

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