Senior Construction Superintendent - Life Sciences

Genesis AEC; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and positive culture

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance

Competitive 401(k) match program

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Superintendent to manage facility construction projects in the life sciences sector. This full-time position requires at least 10 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience with Procore and Primavera for scheduling. Join our team and contribute to innovative projects that advance global health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience managing facility construction in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare industries.
• Experience in life sciences and design-build industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the site safety and logistics plans.
• Manage the project schedule.
• Oversee the work of vendors and subcontractors.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors.

Skills

10+ years of experience managing facility construction in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare industries

Procore experience

Primavera or equivalent scheduling software experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Job description

Senior Construction Superintendent - Life Sciences

Genesis AEC

We’re Genesis AEC — an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our clients’ success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.

Our culture is based on inclusion, embracing all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow, with opportunities, training, and a work‑life balance to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the site safety and logistics plans
• Manage the project schedule
• Complete job safety documentation as required by the corporate safety program
• Oversee the work of vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Manage all stages of construction
• Schedule and manage subcontractors
• Monitor plans and material take‑offs for work in place values
• Perform site inspections, evaluations, and provide reports of those inspections
• Support the Project Manager in coordination meetings with trade subcontractors onsite
• Oversee the startup and commissioning activities of assigned trades

Physical Demands

• May need to climb permanent and temporary stairs, walk distances, climb ladders, and negotiate construction work areas
• Must have close, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus
• Use hands to handle, feel, and operate tools and controls; stand, sit, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.

Training

• OSHA 30‑hour training within 5 years of hire, or when completed upon hire
• Conduct any necessary construction safety training onsite as needed

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• 10+ years of experience managing facility construction in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare industries
• Experience in life sciences and design‑build industry preferred
• Travel to project sites in the Mid‑Atlantic region required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Procore experience preferred
• Primavera or equivalent scheduling software experience preferred

Benefits

• Collaborative and positive culture
• Schedule flexibility (field‑based personnel subject to client/project site requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans, with two‑thirds of premiums and deductible paid
• Competitive 401(k) match program
• Generous paid time off
• Thought‑leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing technical expertise
• Competitive company‑paid training opportunities
• 5% salary increase for earning a professional license
• Endless opportunities to grow your career

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Facilities Services, Engineering Services, and Construction

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