Superintendent III

CRB; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a Senior Superintendent III to lead and direct field construction on complex Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing projects. You will manage subcontractors, trade partners, field engineers, and craft personnel while driving schedule performance, quality, and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, Design Managers, and Owners to ensure successful project execution, mentoring junior staff and promoting Lean practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience.
• Experience leading field activities on complex industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• Experience with commissioning and turnover processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all field construction activities safely and on schedule.
• Lead complex scopes with limited oversight.
• Coordinate subcontractors, partners, craft personnel, and field staff.
• Develop sequencing, work plans, and look-ahead schedules.
• Champion safety culture and compliance.
• Drive quality through inspections and issue resolution.
• Monitor productivity and field performance.
• Resolve constructability and coordination challenges.
• Coordinate with PMs, Design Managers, Engineers, Owners.
• Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout.
• Use PM and field tech platforms to document progress.
• Review drawings and docs for field compliance.
• Mentor junior field leadership.
• Maintain client and partner relationships.
• Promote Lean and continuous improvement.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Lean Construction

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

Job Description

The Superintendent III is responsible for leading and directing field construction activities on complex Life Sciences and Food & Beverage Advanced Manufacturing projects. This role serves as the primary field leader for discipline-specific scopes or major project work packages, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution in accordance with project objectives.

The Superintendent III manages subcontractors, trade partners, field engineers, and craft personnel while driving schedule performance, productivity, quality, commissioning readiness, and safety compliance. This position operates with limited oversight and is expected to independently lead discipline-specific scopes ranging from approximately $2M-$10M+ while proactively identifying and resolving construction challenges.

The Superintendent III plays a key role in coordinating with Project Managers, Design Managers, Construction Managers, Commissioning teams, Owners, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all assigned field construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents.
• Lead complex construction scopes and discipline-specific work packages with limited oversight.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trade partners, craft personnel, and field support staff.
• Develop and execute construction sequencing, work plans, and look-ahead schedules to support overall project objectives.
• Champion CRB's safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Drive quality execution through field inspections, installation verification, and proactive resolution of deficiencies.
• Monitor labor productivity, manpower utilization, and field performance to achieve project goals.
• Identify and resolve constructability, coordination, and field execution challenges in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project activities with Project Managers, Design Managers, Engineers, Commissioning teams, and Owners.
• Support commissioning, startup, system turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Utilize project management and field technology platforms to document progress, track issues, and communicate project status.
• Review drawings, specifications, and subcontract documents to ensure field compliance and identify potential risks.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, and junior field leadership personnel.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, inspectors, and trade partners while representing CRB professionally.
• Promote Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• 15+ years of construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading field construction activities on complex industrial, Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, or Advanced Manufacturing projects.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Process systems
  • Construction means and methods
  • Commissioning and turnover processes
• Proven success managing subcontractors and trade coordination.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Design-Build or EPCM project delivery.
• Life Sciences and pharmaceutical facilities.
• GMP manufacturing environments.
• Data Center or Mission Critical construction.
• Lean Construction and Last Planner System experience.
• Startup, commissioning, and CQV support experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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