Life Sciences Superintendent - Small Projects NJ

We are seeking an experienced Life Sciences Superintendent to oversee multiple small-scale construction projects within active pharmaceutical campus environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels at managing subcontractors, ensuring safety, and delivering high‑quality work across concurrent assignments.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established construction management firm specializing in life sciences, pharmaceutical facilities, and technically complex environments. They maintain a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, compliant, and schedule‑driven projects while fostering a collaborative culture and providing long-term growth for their field team.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day field operations across several small construction projects on a pharmaceutical campus.
• Coordinate scheduling, manpower, and site logistics while maintaining clear communication with project managers and stakeholders.
• Oversee and direct subcontractors-including union carpenters when applicable-ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintain and enforce jobsite safety protocols, site cleanliness, and compliance with cGMP and pharma‑facility guidelines.
• Conduct daily reports, track progress, address field issues proactively, and support short‑interval planning.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, facilities, and campus teams to ensure minimal disruption in active GMP operations.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Brings prior experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments-ideally on a campus with multiple ongoing projects.
• Comfortable managing several small projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate effectively with both internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in field safety, scheduling, mechanical/electrical coordination, and union trades (carpenter wage familiarity preferred).
• Organized, proactive, safety‑oriented, and adaptable to fast‑paced, regulated environments.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation in the $115,000-$130,000 range, commensurate with experience.
• Eligibility for union carpenter wage payment when applicable.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile pharmaceutical campus with steady project flow and strong company backing.
• A supportive, relationship‑driven culture with clear paths for long‑term field leadership growth.

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