Traveling Construction Superintendent - Life Sciences Construction - Base Salary to 230k/year - Colu

Traveling Construction Superintendent - Life Sciences Construction - Base Salary to 230k/year - Columbus, OH

• Our client, an established construction and engineering organization, is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee large-scale life sciences construction projects throughout the United States.
• This position focuses on ground-up construction of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, and other specialized life sciences environments. The Traveling Construction Superintendent will oversee field operations, subcontractors, construction schedules, specialized building systems, and project completion.
• This is a 100% traveling position with nationwide project assignments. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States and typically remain at an assigned project location for an extended period, potentially through project completion. Long weekends at home are generally provided every 2–3 weeks, depending on project requirements. Company-paid travel arrangements, qualifying per diem, and a vehicle at the assigned project location are provided.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily field operations for large-scale ground-up life sciences construction projects from site development through final completion and turnover.
• Manage construction activities involving sitework, foundations, structural systems, building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and equipment installation.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, construction trades, and project schedules.
• Oversee construction of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, and other specialized life sciences environments.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and specialized building infrastructure associated with technical and regulated facilities.
• Monitor construction schedules, project milestones, subcontractor progress, and field productivity.
• Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Project Executives, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, submittals, and project documentation.
• Oversee jobsite safety procedures, construction quality control, inspections, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor labor, material, subcontractor, and construction change order costs.
• Maintain construction daily reports, field documentation, progress updates, and project records using construction management software.
• Coordinate construction completion, inspections, punch lists, commissioning activities, and final project turnover.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction field operations experience, including substantial Superintendent or construction field leadership experience.
• 5+ years of recent, substantial life sciences construction experience.
• Experience constructing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, life sciences manufacturing facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, or comparable specialized life sciences facilities.
• Ground-up construction experience overseeing projects from initial site development through final completion.
• Experience overseeing medium-to-large construction projects.
• Experience independently managing construction field operations, subcontractors, multiple construction trades, and project execution.
• Experience with construction scheduling, project coordination, jobsite safety, quality control, and construction cost management.
• Experience coordinating complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized building systems in technical or regulated construction environments.
• Ability to travel nationwide for 100% field-based project assignments and remain at assigned project locations for extended periods.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 180k - 230k/year range
• Performance Bonus: Eligibility for a structured, performance-based bonus program.
• Travel Expenses: Company-paid travel arrangements and qualifying per diem.
• Company Vehicle: Provided at the assigned project location.
• Health Insurance: Medical and dental coverage, with the employer covering a significant portion of premium costs.
• Retirement: 401k with company matching.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

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