Superintendent / PM - Life Sciences - Fitchburg, MA

Michael Page; Fitchburg (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Computer provided

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Superintendent / Project Manager - Life Sciences for the Greater Boston area. The role oversees 2–5 active life sciences projects, coordinating scheduling, subcontractors, and materials while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead communications with stakeholders and support MEP-focused renovations, including process piping and plumbing systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction, experience in lab/life science projects, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Superintendent or Project Management experience within commercial construction.
• Experience supporting laboratory, life science, biotech, pharmaceutical, or similar technical projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, especially mechanical, piping and plumbing scopes.
• Procore and Bluebeam proficiency.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the Greater Boston area.
• Commutable to North Central Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-5 active projects simultaneously throughout Greater Boston.
• Oversee scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and material management.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with field superintendents.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Lead communication between project stakeholders and operations leadership.
• Support construction efforts focused on process piping, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Utilize Procore and Bluebeam for project management and documentation.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive successful project execution.

Skills

5+ years construction experience

Commercial construction

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

We're seeking a Superintendent or hybrid Superintendent/Project Manager to oversee multiple life science and laboratory construction projects across the Greater Boston area. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile MEP-focused renovations and construction projects while working closely with operations leadership.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing construction organization that specializes in biotech, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments. Known for its family-oriented culture and entrepreneurial approach, the company offers the resources of a larger contractor without the bureaucracy.

Description

The Superintendent / Project Manager - Life Sciences will:

• Manage 2-5 active projects simultaneously throughout Greater Boston.
• Oversee scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and material management.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with field superintendents.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Lead communication between project stakeholders and operations leadership.
• Support construction efforts focused on process piping, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Utilize Procore and Bluebeam for project management and documentation.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive successful project execution.

Profile

A successful Superintendent / Project Manager - Life Sciences should have:

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Superintendent or Project Management experience within commercial construction.
• Experience supporting laboratory, life science, biotech, pharmaceutical, or similar technical projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, especially mechanical, piping and plumbing scopes.
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the Greater Boston area.
• Commutable to North Central Massachusetts.

Job Offer

Upon offer, the Superintendent / Project Manager - Life Sciences will receive:

• Competitive compensation package ($80K-$125K+).
• Company vehicle, phone, and computer provided.
• Strong 401(k) match and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements based on candidate experience.
• Opportunity to help shape the future growth of a rapidly expanding construction division.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.