Assistant Superintendent
About The Position
IPS is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join its team, based out of its headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The project site is in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, and the position is full-time onsite. The Assistant Superintendent supports the Site Superintendent in overseeing work progress, subcontractor manpower, and coordination among trades. The role helps ensure subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and in accordance with contract documents and the project schedule. It also supports collection and assembly of testing and inspection reports, Operations and Maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings for project closeout documentation provided to the IPS Commissioning/Validation team and client. The position involves field work at client construction sites. Travel is 25% or as required by the assigned project, and an extended client-site assignment, overnight travel, or staying in the client’s city may be necessary. The employee must be able to commute routinely and have access to reliable transportation. Work schedules may require flexibility, including first, second, or third shifts and weekends. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee must follow site safety rules and strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent role.
- Experience supporting non-residential construction projects.
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders as necessary.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying working conditions.
- Ability to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
- Ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis, with access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
- Ability to work a schedule that may include first, second, or third shifts and weekends.
- IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on technically complex projects, preferably in pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, or industrial facilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through the construction trades.
- Co-op or internship experience in Field Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Support the Site Superintendent in overseeing work progress, subcontractor manpower, and coordination among trades.
- Assist in ensuring subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and complies with contract documents and the project schedule.
- Collect and assemble on-site testing reports, inspection reports, Operations and Maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings for closeout documentation.
- Contribute to the development and upkeep of preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
- Support oversight of subcontractors and vendors to help achieve project safety objectives.
- Participate in monitoring and inspecting subcontractor work for alignment with contract documents.
- Help create and manage Project Rolling Completion and Punch Lists.
- Aid in documenting quality-compliant work through as-built drawing walk-downs.
- Record daily construction activities using the Electronic Daily Report system.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
