Senior Superintendent - Life Sciences

Join a leading construction firm recognized for delivering complex projects in the Life Sciences, Defense, Commercial, and Higher Education sectors. As a Senior Superintendent – Life Sciences, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all field operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This is an opportunity to lead high-profile, technically challenging projects from start to finish, mentor a talented field team, and collaborate closely with project stakeholders. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and professional work environment, offering opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily field operations and site activities for assigned projects
• Ensure strict adherence to project safety, quality, schedule, and productivity objectives
• Oversee site logistics, sequencing, phasing, workforce planning, and coordination of multiple trades
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and maintain accurate project schedules
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, quality, manpower, and constructability issues
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and project turnover activities
• Lead field meetings and communicate project status, risks, and challenges to stakeholders
• Review and enforce compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Foster positive working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Mentor, train, and develop field staff and junior superintendents
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving solutions to field challenges
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures
• Represent the company professionally with clients and project partners

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience as a dedicated Superintendent with a General Contractor
• Proven experience managing field operations, subcontractors, and multiple trades on projects valued between $10M and $50M+
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site logistics
• Demonstrated ability to lead fast-paced, complex construction projects from start to finish
• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Life Sciences projects strongly preferred; experience in Defense, Commercial, Higher Education, MSBA, or Massport projects a plus
• Experience with complex site logistics, phased construction, and highly regulated or technically complex facilities preferred
• Strong mentorship and team development abilities
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality standards

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.