CSA Superintendent

Ascend Project Management; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Project Management is seeking an experienced Civil, Structural and Architectural Superintendent to lead field activities on a major biopharmaceutical facility expansion in County Dublin. The role oversees day-to-day CSA construction, coordinating main contractor and specialists across sites, and driving safe, compliant execution from readiness through turnover.

The senior candidate will ensure alignment with project plans, manage interfaces across civil, structural, architectural works,

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related discipline is preferred.
• At least ten years of construction experience on major capital projects.
• Experience overseeing civil, structural and architectural works in a superintendent or senior construction-management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior day-to-day field leadership across civil, structural and architectural construction activities.
• Coordinate principal contractor and specialist subcontractors across buildings, areas and work fronts.
• Drive safe execution in accordance with EHS procedures, approved methods and construction plans.
• Monitor field progress against master programme, weekly plans and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, process, equipment-installation and external-works packages.
• Lead snagging, punch-list and construction-completion activities across assigned areas.
• Support structured handover of completed buildings to commissioning, qualification and client teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Architecture

Construction Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil, Structural and Architectural Superintendent to provide senior field leadership on a major biopharmaceutical facility expansion in County Dublin.

As a senior member of the site-based project delivery team, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day CSA construction across assigned areas. The position will be responsible for coordinating contractors, maintaining safe and efficient work fronts, resolving multidisciplinary field issues and driving construction from readiness through completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior day-to-day field leadership across civil, structural and architectural construction activities.
• Coordinate the principal contractor and specialist subcontractors across assigned buildings, areas and work fronts.
• Drive safe execution in accordance with project EHS procedures, approved methods and construction plans.
• Monitor field progress against the master programme, weekly plans and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Confirm work-front readiness, including design availability, access, materials, permits and completion of preceding activities.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, process, equipment-installation and external-works packages.
• Chair or participate in field coordination and contractor planning meetings.
• Review contractor performance, productivity and resourcing and challenge recovery actions where required.
• Support the resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design changes and site-generated issues.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure construction is delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain visibility of field constraints and escalates critical safety, quality, design or schedule concerns.
• Lead snagging, punch-list and construction-completion activities across assigned areas.
• Ensure progressive closeout of quality records, as-built information and turnover documentation.
• Support structured handover of completed buildings and areas to commissioning, qualification and client teams.
• Provide concise reporting on progress, risks, constraints and recovery priorities.

Skills & Experience

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least ten years’ construction experience on major capital projects.
• Significant experience overseeing civil, structural and architectural works in a superintendent or senior construction-management capacity.
• Proven ability to manage principal contractors and multiple specialist subcontractors in a large site environment.
• Strong technical understanding of CSA construction sequence, quality requirements and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules and contractor work plans.
• Strong construction-planning, decision-making and field problem-solving capability.
• A visible leadership style with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience within an EPCM, engineering consultancy or project-delivery organisation would be advantageous.
• Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or other regulated and high-specification construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience delivering major construction projects in Ireland would be beneficial.

Contract Information

• Rate: TBC dependent on level of skills and expertise.
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Length of Contract: 12 months contract with possible extension.
• Schedule: 4-5 days per week on site.
• Eligibility: Candidates must hold an Irish/EU passport or a valid Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 permission enabling them to work in Ireland