Process Piping Superintendent

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 dynamic Process Piping Superintendent to join our Project Delivery and Construction team in Cary, North Carolina

Project Site : Clayton, NC (onsite)

Per Diem / Out-of-Town Living (OTL) : Available for qualified non-local candidates

IPS offers per diem or Out-of-Town Living (OTL) for qualified candidates. We welcome experienced Superintendents from across the U.S. with relevant pharmaceutical or high-purity piping backgrounds.

In this role, you will lead specific construction site activities, including specific trades, and manage parts of the field operations on projects. You will also support the Project Director, Project Manager, and Construction Manager for oversight of work progress, subcontractor manpower, and correct work coordination between the trades. Additionally, you will assist with ensuring that the subcontractor and vendor work is completed safely and in compliance with the contract documents and project schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect and assemble on-site testing reports, inspection reports, and the completion of Construction Completion Records for close-out documentation to the IPS Commissioning / Validation team and client.
• Assumes primary responsibility for activities associated with specific trades on assigned construction sites.
• Leads assigned vendors and subcontractors to meet project goals.
• Ensures achievement of safety objectives and corporate goals on assigned projects.
• Ensures projects meet applicable quality requirements.
• Interacts with clients at the site on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Supports the Project Director, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Senior Superintendent in the development and maintenance of preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
• Supports the Project Director, and Project Manager, the Construction Manager, and the Senior Superintendent Manager in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activities lists, durations, and sequencing logic.
• Develops a working knowledge of the project budget for assigned trades and identifies exceptions to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.
• Supports the Project Director and Project Manager in the development of change control documentation and related financial documentation.
• Oversees the work of assigned vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Participates in constructability reviews of design documents.
• Supports the Project Director, and Project Manager, the Construction Manager, and the Senior Superintendent in the procurement and coordination of all required extra-corporate project resources.
• Works with the Project Director, and Project Manager, the Construction Manager, and the Senior Superintendent to conduct pre-bid walk-through and descope meetings.
• Supports the Project Manager in the evaluation of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Assists in the evaluation of requests for payment against actual performance.
• Manages subcontractor and vendor field T&M change requests.
• Evaluates the legitimacy of the request in terms of contractual requirements and the validity of the cost estimate.
• Facilitates communication between subcontractors, vendors, and project personnel, and produces documentation of communication between project participants.
• Supports the RFI process.
• Personally, makes periodic site inspections and evaluations, and reports on the results of those inspections.
• Supports the Project Director, and Project Manager, the Construction Manager, and the Senior Superintendent in the production of daily reports of site conditions, including weather, force levels, and safety issues.
• In concert with IPS Health and Safety Professionals, reviews job safety analysis documentation and other safety documentation as required by the corporate safety program.
• Supports the Project Director, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Senior Superintendent in periodic coordination meetings with trade subcontractors at the site.
• Supports the Construction Manager and Document Control to ensure that all submittals are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.
• Reviews submittals as necessary to meet project requirements.
• Supports the Project Director, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Senior Superintendent in ensuring compliance of project activities with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees startup activities of assigned trades if included in the project scope.
• Oversees commissioning activities of assigned trades if included in the project scope.
• Other duties as assigned

The salary offered for this role is between $138,000 and $185,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Travel

Safety

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.

IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.

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