Senior Superintendent – Life Sciences
- $160,000 - $200,000
- San Francisco, CA
Join a top-ranked GC delivering state-of-the-art labs, biotech centers, and pharmaceutical spaces. Competitive salary, great benefits, and career growth opportunities! 🚀
A bit about us:
We are a top-ranked general contractor, recognized nationally for delivering complex, high-tech, and mission-critical projects. Specializing in life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech construction, we build state-of-the-art research facilities, laboratories, and advanced manufacturing spaces that drive innovation. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and precision, we set the industry standard in quality, collaboration, and cutting-edge construction techniques. Our team thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, offering unmatched career growth, world-class resources, and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects.
Why join us?
Job Perks & Benefits):
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
- Continuing Education Programs.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech construction projects in the Bay Area. This role requires expertise in complex, technical facilities, including labs, research centers, and manufacturing spaces, ensuring they meet strict safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing ground-up and renovation projects for the life sciences sector, coordinating MEP-intensive environments, and leading teams in fast-paced, high-stakes construction.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Background in life sciences, healthcare, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing projects.
✔ Strong knowledge of process piping, HVAC, clean room classifications, and containment
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all phases of life sciences construction, ensuring project objectives, safety, and compliance standards are met.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to maintain workflow efficiency and adhere to project schedules.
- Develop and implement detailed construction schedules, site logistics plans, and sequencing strategies for MEP-heavy environments.
- Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), FDA, and local building codes.
- Conduct daily site inspections, enforce quality control measures, and resolve field challenges proactively.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, and Regulatory Authorities to ensure seamless execution.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to lab environments, clean rooms, containment areas, and sensitive research spaces.
- Maintain comprehensive site reports, daily logs, and safety documentation.
- Lead and mentor on-site teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration.
- 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or high-tech construction.
- Proven expertise in MEP coordination, clean room construction, structural steel, and critical utility systems.
- Strong knowledge of safety compliance, GMP/FDA requirements, and controlled environment construction.
- Experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in highly regulated construction environments.
- In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations, hazardous materials handling, and commissioning processes.
✔ Background in life sciences, healthcare, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing projects.
✔ Strong knowledge of process piping, HVAC, clean room classifications, and containment
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.