About this opportunity
LVI Associates lists this Superintendent 3 - Animal Healthcare / Pharma opportunity in kansas city, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Traveling Superintendent - Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Construction
Location: Kansas City Metro Area
About the Opportunity
A nationally recognized employee-owned general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent 3 to join its growing Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Construction team. This role offers the opportunity to lead highly technical projects involving pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, cGMP environments, clean rooms, laboratories, research facilities, process equipment installation, and critical utility infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing field operations on complex pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, or highly regulated healthcare projects where quality, safety, and commissioning requirements are critical to project success.
Position Summary
The Superintendent 3 will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project execution, including safety, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, quality control, logistics, and client relations. This individual will lead field operations while working closely with project management, owners, engineers, architects, equipment vendors, and trade partners to ensure successful project delivery.
This role will support the planning, installation, and commissioning of pharmaceutical process equipment, clean utilities, laboratory systems, and highly specialized building infrastructure within regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
Manage daily field operations, subcontractors, and trade coordination
Develop and maintain project schedules and sequencing plans
Coordinate procurement, delivery, rigging, installation, and startup of manufacturing and process equipment
Oversee quality control, inspections, and project documentation
Conduct daily planning meetings, subcontractor meetings, and owner meetings
Manage site logistics, manpower planning, and workflow coordination
Partner with project management to identify and resolve schedule, budget, and operational challenges
Support constructability reviews and preconstruction planning efforts
Coordinate with engineers, equipment vendors, commissioning teams, and specialty contractors throughout equipment installation and validation activities
Drive project closeout, turnover, punch list, and commissioning support efforts
Specialized Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment installations
Coordinate critical process systems including clean utilities, purified water, WFI, compressed gases, and HVAC infrastructure
Support cGMP-compliant construction activities and documentation requirements
Develop installation sequencing and equipment integration plans for manufacturing and laboratory environments
Support cleanroom construction, startup, qualification, and commissioning activities
Partner with VDC and project teams to develop equipment move-in, rigging, and installation strategies
Resolve technical and coordination challenges impacting production readiness and facility startup
Qualifications
Required
8+ years of commercial construction experience
5+ years of superintendent or field leadership experienceExperience managing multiple trade partners and subcontractors
Strong understanding of construction scheduling and field operations
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Experience delivering pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, clean room, semiconductor, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing projects
Experience coordinating complex MEP and process utility systems
Familiarity with cGMP environments and commissioning processes
Lean construction experience
Knowledge of qualification, validation, and turnover procedures
Key Skills
Construction Scheduling
Safety Management
Trade Coordination
Quality Control / QA-QC
Pharmaceutical Construction
Life Sciences Facilities
cGMP Environments
Clean room Construction
Process Equipment Installation
Critical Utilities Coordination
Mechanical & Electrical Coordination
Project Planning & Scheduling
Client Relationship Management
Startup, Commissioning & Validation Support
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary up to 250K
Annual performance bonus
Employee ownership opportunities
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) with company contribution
Career advancement opportunities with a nationally recognized builder specializing in life sciences and pharmaceutical construction
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Worksite address
kansas city, KS, 66115, US
Who can apply
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