Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a talented Assistant Superintendent to join our dedicated team at our office located in Somerset, NJ
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Project Site: Rahway, NJ (fulltime, onsite)

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Site Superintendent for oversight of work progress, subcontractor manpower, and correct work coordination between the trades. You will also assist in ensuring that the subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and in compliance with the contract documents and project schedule. Further, you will assist with collecting and assembling on-site testing reports, inspection reports, Operation and Maintenance manuals, and As-Built Drawings for close-out documentation to the IPS Commissioning/Validation team and client.

• 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 to ensure 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.

The salary offered for this role is between $81,000 and $124,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• 1+ years of experience in an Assistant Superintendent or Construction Field Engineer role supporting pharmaceutical, industrial or commercial construction projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• Background in the construction trades.

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• You will visit construction sites and be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Work schedule may require flexibility, including availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, as well as weekends.

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non‑administrative areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required
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IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness.

IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side…