Pharma Construction Site Superintendent (Traveling)

Insight Global; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive schedules, oversee safety, and ensure quality from groundbreaking through turnover.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years supervising complex industrial or life sciences construction, strong communication and leadership, and experience managing multiple crews and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Superintendent on industrial/pharma projects.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and field activities.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, scheduling, and site logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Experience leading daily safety meetings and enforcing site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and supervise all on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct daily site walks to ensure quality standards and safety compliance.
• Review construction drawings and proactively identify potential issues.
• Manage short-interval planning and look-ahead schedules.
• Track project progress and provide updates to Project Managers and client stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and turnover activities; assist with RFIs and scope changes.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, reports, and site logs.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory, quality, and client requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Safety management

Scheduling & planning

Reading drawings & specs

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive schedules, oversee safety, and ensure quality from groundbreaking through turnover.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years supervising complex industrial or life sciences construction, strong communication and leadership, and experience managing multiple crews and schedules.