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What they do
A Construction Superintendent runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.
$111,213 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Superintendent at Spencer Ogden Superintendent at Spencer Ogden in Bradley, Illinois Posted in about 11 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Mechanical & Electrical Superintendents -
Life Sciences Construction Location:
Kankakee, IL Duration:
12-Month Contract - Highly Likely to Extend or Convert to
Direct Hire Schedule:
Full-Time |
Onsite Per Diem:
Available for eligible non-local candidates
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Superintendents to support a major life sciences/pharmaceutical construction project in Kankakee, Illinois. These are field-focused leadership positions responsible for overseeing the safe, timely, and high-quality execution of mechanical or electrical scopes. The ideal candidates will have experience working for a General Contractor or EPC organization on large, complex construction projects. Experience within pharmaceutical/life sciences is highly preferred; however, candidates coming from semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale industrial environments are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day field leadership for assigned mechanical or electrical construction scopes Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders Monitor installation activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements Manage short-term planning and 3-week look-ahead schedules to maintain project milestones Identify field conflicts and constructability issues and coordinate resolution through RFIs and project teams Conduct field inspections and support QA/QC activities, testing, punch-list completion, commissioning, and turnover Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower, material deliveries, and progress Participate in coordination meetings and communicate progress, constraints, and upcoming activities Maintain a strong field presence and ensure compliance with project safety and HSE requirements Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and other disciplines as required Mechanical Superintendent Focus Relevant experience may include: Mechanical and process piping HVAC and mechanical equipment Process and facility utility systems Equipment installation and associated piping Testing, inspections, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion Mechanical subcontractor and trade supervision Electrical Superintendent Focus Relevant experience may include: Electrical power distribution Switchgear and transformers Medium- and low-voltage systems MCCs and electrical equipment Generators and emergency/backup power Controls and instrumentation Electrical testing, commissioning, and turnover Qualifications 10+ years of construction experience with significant field leadership responsibility Previous Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, Field Superintendent, or similar experience Experience supporting large-scale construction projects , ideally $30M+ Strong background managing subcontractors and field trade execution OSHA 30 required Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents Experience with QA/QC, inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover EPC or General Contractor experience strongly preferred Pharmaceutical, biopharma, life sciences, or GMP project experience highly desirable Semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, and complex industrial construction backgrounds will also be considered