Construction Superintendent (Electrical)

Jobot; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations on a major life sciences project near Cary, North Carolina. You will oversee subcontractors, drive safety, quality, and schedule compliance, and coordinate with project managers and stakeholders.

Join a global team delivering pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. This role offers growth, hands-on leadership, and exposure to large-scale construction, commissioning, and startup activities in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction site management experience.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent on MEP construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, quality control, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Experience within pharmaceutical/biotech or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical field operations and oversee subcontractors to meet milestones, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support planning efforts including execution plans, schedules, sequencing, budgeting, and change management.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor field activities for regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain client relationships while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years

MEP supervision

safety management

scheduling

subcontractor mgmt

pharma environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Lead electrical work on world-class life sciences projects. We offer growth, impact, and a team that has your back.

Salary: $115,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a global leader in consulting, engineering, construction management, and project delivery for highly technical and complex facilities, with a strong focus on the life sciences industry. Our team partners with clients to bring innovative pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing projects from concept to completion. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to help drive the successful execution of a major project near Cary, North Carolina.

Job Details

Lead electrical field operations and oversee subcontractors and vendors to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved.

Support project planning efforts, including construction execution plans, schedules, sequencing, budgeting, and change management.

Conduct site inspections, monitor field activities, and ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.

Build and maintain strong client relationships while coordinating with project managers, construction managers, and other stakeholders.

Why join us?

• Work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects that make a real impact.
• Join a collaborative, industry-leading team known for delivering complex projects successfully.
• Take ownership of critical field operations and lead high-performing subcontractor teams.
• Gain exposure to large-scale engineering, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Enjoy career growth opportunities while working alongside experienced construction and project leaders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction site management experience.
• Proven experience serving as a Superintendent on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, quality control, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industrial environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.