PACE Systems: Assistant Superintendent – Advanced Facilities​/Controlled Environments

Assistant Superintendent – Advanced Facilities / Controlled Environments

PACE Systems, a Commercial Contracting Corporation company, specializes in the construction of advanced facilities and controlled environments throughout the United States. Our expertise includes clean rooms, dry rooms, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, and hyperscale data center hot aisle containment systems.

The Assistant Superintendent – Advanced Facilities / Controlled Environments supports the Superintendent and Project Team in the successful execution of technically complex construction projects throughout the United States. This role assists with the coordination of field operations, subcontractors, safety compliance, quality control, scheduling activities, and project documentation on advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, mission critical, data center, life sciences, controlled environment, and cleanroom construction projects.

This position is ideal for an experienced Foreman, Lead Carpenter, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or construction professional who is looking to advance into a Superintendent role and gain hands-on leadership experience managing large-scale projects.

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with project leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and client expectations.

This position requires 100% project-based travel. Most assignments are located outside of Michigan and may require extended stays at project locations across the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel full-time for project assignments.

Field Operations Support

• Assist the Superintendent with daily oversight of construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
• Monitor field productivity and workforce requirements.
• Assist with project logistics, site access, material deliveries, and work sequencing.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and foreman coordination meetings.
• Support schedule execution and milestone tracking.

Advanced Facilities & Controlled Environment Construction

• Assist in the construction of advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life sciences, mission critical, data center, controlled environment, and cleanroom facilities.
• Support implementation of contamination control and cleanliness protocols when required.
• Assist with coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support startup, commissioning, turnover, and client occupancy activities.

Safety Management

• Promote and support all company and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and pre-task planning meetings.
• Conduct routine site inspections and identify potential safety concerns.
• Verify subcontractor compliance with jobsite safety requirements.
• Assist with documentation of safety observations and corrective actions.

Quality Control

• Assist in field quality inspections and verification of completed work.
• Ensure work is performed according to project plans and specifications.
• Help manage punch-list activities and deficiency tracking.
• Maintain project documentation and photo records.
• Support commissioning and turnover documentation as required.

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities between subcontractors and project leadership.
• Participate in owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractor meetings.
• Assist with preparation of daily reports and progress updates.
• Communicate field issues and potential delays to the Superintendent and…