Construction Superintendent

Looking for your next challenge in construction—one where your field experience matters and the projects are anything but ordinary?

At McGrath & Associates, our Superintendents are the leaders in the field. You’ll take ownership of complex life sciences projects, working alongside our project teams and specialized trade partners to keep the work safe, coordinated, and moving forward.

We’re a 100% employee-owned construction manager and general contractor with a strong pipeline of technically challenging work, and we’re looking for an experienced Superintendent to help lead life sciences construction in North Carolina's Research Triangle.

What you'll actually be doing: Leading daily field operations on pharmaceutical, cGMP cleanroom, laboratory, biotechnology, life science, and process manufacturing projects

Coordinating subcontractors, site logistics, manpower, and sequencing of work

Reading and interpreting complex MEP drawings, process piping layouts, HVAC systems, controls, and technical submittals

Developing and maintaining 3-week look-ahead schedules and keeping critical activities moving

Coordinating utility tie-ins, shutdowns, and other high-impact field activities

Maintaining a strong safety culture and enforcing EHS requirements, cleanroom protocols, and cGMP standards

Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, commissioning agents, equipment vendors, and trade partners

Supporting commissioning and startup activities

Maintaining accurate daily reports, RFIs, safety documentation, and field change information using project software (e.g., Procore)

Identifying potential problems early and working with the project team to find solutions before they impact the schedule

What we're looking for: 5+ years of experience as a lead Construction Superintendent

Experience with life sciences, pharmaceutical, laboratory, medical, or other high-tech construction

Strong understanding of MEP systems, HVAC filtration, process piping, gas lines, and cleanroom environments

Ability to read and understand complex construction drawings and specifications

Experience coordinating multiple specialized trades on active jobsites

Strong communication, organization, and field leadership skills

OSHA 30 required

First Aid/CPR and cGMP training preferred

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred—but equivalent field experience is absolutely valued

Why McGrath? 100% employee-owned – when McGrath succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success

Strong project pipeline – work on technically challenging projects with respected clients

Field-driven culture – we understand that successful projects start with strong leadership in the field

Team approach – our Superintendents and Project Managers work together to solve problems and deliver quality work

Competitive benefits – company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match and Roth option

Paid time off

A company where your experience, ideas, and leadership matter

If you're an experienced Superintendent who understands the coordination and attention to detail required on complex life sciences projects—and you're looking for a company where you can take ownership of your work,we'd like to talk.

Come build something that matters with McGrath.

*McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*This position is Safety Sensitive and Mandatory Substance Abuse testing.

*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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