Construction Superintendent

Our client, a global leading AEC firm in Central/North Jersey, is seeking a motivated superintendent to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to build long-term experience in one of the most stable, high-growth sectors of construction with a nationally expanding firm specializing in complex life-science and manufacturing projects.

About the role

You will lead daily union crews on a $50M pharmaceutical lab project, overseeing trade activities, safety, quality, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned vendors and union subcontractors to meet project goals and weekly schedules.
• Support complex pharmaceutical and manufacturing construction projects.
• Drive site safety objectives, review JSA documentation, and enforce regulatory compliance.
• Oversee workmanship, review submittals, and ensure all trades meet project quality standards.
• Interact with site-level client teams to promote strong, positive relationships.
• Assist in developing preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
• Maintain targeted vs. actual schedules and identify budget exceptions for assigned trades.
• Evaluate time and material (T&M) requests, support change documentation, and validate cost legitimacy.
• Facilitate communication between subcontractors, vendors, and project personnel.
• Perform regular field evaluations and contribute to daily reports on conditions, manpower, and safety.

Project Types

• Pharmaceutical
• Biotech
• Drug-substance plants
• Biologic manufacturing sites
• R&D labs

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Flemington, NJ.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.30 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for 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)