Construction Superintendent

McGrath & Associates, Inc • Raleigh, NC

82d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 submittments
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match and Roth option
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED