Lead CSA Construction Superintendent – Biopharma Expansion

Ascend Project Management; Dublin; On-site; EUR 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Project Management is seeking an experienced CSA Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day civil, structural and architectural construction activities at a major biopharmaceutical expansion in South Dublin.

The successful candidate will coordinate contractors, manage interfaces between disciplines and ensure work fronts are safe, compliant and progressing to plan, from readiness through handover to commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in civil/structural/architecture/construction management preferred.
• At least ten years' construction experience on major capital projects.
• Experience overseeing civil, structural and architectural works in superintendent roles.
• Proven ability to manage principal contractors and multiple subcontractors on a large site.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Proven leadership with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• EPCM or engineering consultancy/project-delivery experience is advantageous.
• Pharma/biopharma or regulated high-spec construction experience preferred.
• Previous Ireland project delivery experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior day-to-day field leadership across CSA construction activities.
• Coordinate principal contractor and specialist subcontractors across buildings and fronts.
• Drive safe execution per EHS procedures and plans.
• Monitor progress against master programme and look-ahead schedules.
• Confirm readiness with design, access, materials and permits.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, process and external works.
• Lead field coordination meetings and planning sessions.
• Review contractor performance and recovery actions.
• Support RFIs, technical queries, design changes and site issues.
• Oversee inspections and ensure conformance to drawings and specs.
• Maintain visibility of field constraints and safety/quality concerns.
• Lead snagging, punch-list and turnover documentation.
• Facilitate structured handover to commissioning and client teams.
• Provide progress, risk, and recovery reporting.

Skills

Senior leadership

Contractor management

CSA construction knowledge

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Field problem-solving

Education

Civil/Structural/Architecture degree

Job description

Ascend Project Management is seeking an experienced CSA Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day civil, structural and architectural construction activities at a major biopharmaceutical expansion in South Dublin.

The successful candidate will coordinate contractors, manage interfaces between disciplines and ensure work fronts are safe, compliant and progressing to plan, from readiness through handover to commissioning teams.