Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent / Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Facility Construction

Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Experience Required: 7+ years in major capital project environments (Owner’s Rep or EPC QA/QC leadership)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent / Project Manager to oversee field execution and ensure flawless delivery of a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Kenosha, WI. This individual will serve as a key site leader and trusted representative for the end client—responsible for coordinating construction activities, enforcing quality and compliance standards, and ensuring all work aligns with GMP, safety, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record acting as an Owner’s Representative on complex life sciences projects or serving as a senior QA/QC professional embedded with an EPC firm during on-site execution. This role blends field supervision, project controls awareness, and quality oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Oversight & Site Coordination

• Serve as the primary onsite supervisor for daily construction operations across multiple trades.
• Coordinate field activities, manage contractor workflow, and resolve constraints to maintain progress.
• Ensure all work is performed per approved drawings, specifications, permits, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily field walks, safety audits, and progress reviews.

Quality, GMP, and Compliance

• Apply strong knowledge of pharmaceutical construction standards, including cGMP/GLP requirements.
• Review installation work, verify adherence to QA/QC procedures, and maintain documentation for audits.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) readiness activities.
• Lead quality discussions with contractors, EPC partners, and client stakeholders.

Project Management & Reporting

• Track progress against milestones, identify risks, and escalate issues proactively.
• Prepare daily/weekly status reports including safety metrics, progress updates, and field issues.
• Participate in construction planning, schedule reviews, and turnover strategy development.
• Ensure alignment across client, EPC, subcontractors, and engineering teams.

Safety Leadership

• Enforce site safety protocols and maintain compliance with OSHA and corporate EH&S standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure contractors adhere to safe work practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as an on-site Owner’s Rep—communicating clearly and frequently with client leadership.
• Facilitate coordination between design, engineering, procurement, construction, and CQV groups.
• Lead and participate in site meetings, design reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale capital projects in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceuticals.
• Prior experience as either:
• An Owner’s Representative overseeing construction for the end client, or
• A Senior QA/QC or Construction Quality Lead embedded in an EPC or engineering firm.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/cGMP construction requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise contractors, manage field execution, and enforce quality standards.
• Experience working in high-complexity environments involving utilities, process systems, cleanrooms, or labs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning and turnover readiness (CQV awareness).
• Familiarity with construction sequencing for process utilities (WFI, clean steam, HVAC, etc.).
• OSHA 30, CM-Lean, or similar safety/construction certifications.
• Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical degree preferred but not required.

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