Assistant Superintendent

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Cary, NC, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support the Site Superintendent in overseeing progress, manpower, and coordination across trades.

The role emphasizes safety, contract compliance, and documentation, including on-site reporting and close-out materials for Life Sciences facilities. Travel up to 25% may be required for client sites and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline is required.
• 1+ years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline (Co-Op or Intern acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of subcontractors and vendors to meet project safety objectives.
• Assist in monitoring subcontractor work to ensure alignment with contract documents.
• Help develop and manage project rolling completion and punch lists.
• Assist in documenting on-site testing and inspection reports.
• Record daily construction activities using the Electronic Daily Report system.
• Participate in preconstruction, construction, and closeout planning.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Safety compliance

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Assistant Superintendent to join our dedicated team at our office located in Cary, NC.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Site Superintendent for oversight of work progress, subcontractor manpower, and correct work coordination between the trades. You will also assist in ensuring that the subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and in compliance with the contract documents and project schedule. Further, you will assist with collecting and assembling on-site testing reports, inspection reports, Operation and Maintenance manuals, and As-Built Drawings for close-out documentation to the IPS Commissioning/Validation team and client.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and upkeep of preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
• Support oversight of subcontractors and vendors to help achieve Project Safety objectives.
• Participate in monitoring and inspecting subcontractor work to ensure alignment with contract documents.
• Help create and manage Project Rolling Completion and Punch Lists.
• Aid in documenting quality-compliant work through as-built drawing walk-downs.
• Record daily construction activities using the Electronic Daily Report system.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 1+ years of experience (may be Co-Op or Intern experience) in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Work schedule may require flexibility, including availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, as well as weekends.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.