Construction Superintendent

Location: Lancaster

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a dedicated Construction Superintendent to join our talented team out of our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Project Site:
Marietta, PA (Full-time, on-site)

IPS is open to candidates outside the local area. Out-of-Town Living (OTL)/Per Diem is available for qualified non-local candidates.

In this role, you will lead specific construction site activities, including specific trades, and manage parts of the field operations on projects. You will be responsible for supporting the Project Director, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Senior Superintendent in the oversight of work progress, subcontractor manpower, and correct work coordination between the trades.

Additional Responsibilities

* Assist in ensuring that the subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and in compliance with the contract documents and project schedule.

* Collect and assemble on-site testing reports, inspection reports, and the completion of Construction Completion Records for close-out documentation to the IPS Commissioning/Validation team and client.

* Assumes primary responsibility for activities associated with specific trades on assigned construction sites.

* Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned projects.

* Assists with the development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activities lists, durations, and sequencing logic.

* Develops a working knowledge of the project budget for assigned trades and identifies exceptions to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.

* Supports the Project Director and Project Manager in the development of change control documentation and related financial documentation.

* Participates in constructability reviews of design documents.

* Assists with the procurement and coordination of all required extra-corporate project resources.

* Evaluates the legitimacy of the request in terms of contractual requirements and validity of the cost estimate.

* Facilitates communication between subcontractors, vendors, and project personnel, and produces documentation of communication between project participants.

* Helps ensure that all submittals are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.

* Assists in ensuring compliance of project activities with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

* 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent on pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industrial construction project sites.

Preferred Qualification

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.

Physical Demands

* Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.

* Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.

* Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

* Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

* Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.

* Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

* Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis to the client site or office.

* Work schedule may require flexibility, including availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, as well as weekends.

* Must have access to reliable transportation.

Safety

* This position is a safety-sensitive position.

* The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement,…