Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent – Life Science / Manufacturing

Job Description

This role oversees day-to-day construction activities on a large pharmaceutical lab project, with a focus on life science and manufacturing environments. The Construction Superintendent leads field operations, coordinates union subcontractors, manages schedules and quality, and ensures that safety, budget, and project objectives are consistently met. The position offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience in pharmaceutical construction while working on complex, long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for activities associated with specific trades on assigned construction sites.
• Lead assigned vendors and subcontractors to achieve project goals, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Manage daily union subcontractors and align their work to weekly project schedules.
• Ensure all assigned projects meet applicable safety objectives and comply with corporate safety programs.
• Ensure projects meet all applicable quality requirements and standards for life science and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the project budget for assigned trades and identify exceptions throughout project execution.
• Support the Project Director, Project Manager, and Construction Manager in developing and maintaining preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activities, durations, and sequencing logic.
• Support the Project Director and Project Manager in preparing change control documentation and related financial documentation, vigorously protecting corporate positions.
• Oversee the work of assigned vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements.
• Participate in constructibility reviews of design documents and provide practical field input.
• Support the Project Director and Project Manager in procuring and coordinating all required external project resources.
• Work with project leadership to conduct pre-bid walk-throughs and de-scope meetings with potential subcontractors and vendors.
• Support the Project Manager in evaluating vendor and subcontractor invoices and assist in assessing requests for payment against actual field performance.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor field time-and-material (T&M) change requests, evaluating their legitimacy in terms of contractual requirements and cost validity.

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Essential Skills

• 5–15 years of Construction Superintendent experience, preferably in life science or manufacturing environments; healthcare construction experience may be considered.
• Proven experience managing field construction activities on complex projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or lab facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Summit, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $60.09 - $79.32/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Summit,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.