Senior Superintendent, Life Sciences - San Francisco - X4 Engineering

    X4 Engineering
    X4 Engineering San Francisco

    23 hours ago

    Engineering / Architecture
    Description

    Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Life Sciences

    Location: Bay Area, CA

    Salary: $200,000+ base (DOE) plus performance bonus eligibility

    About the Company:

    An employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Seattle with offices across the West Coast, the company delivers complex healthcare, life science, education, civic, and institutional projects. Known for a highly collaborative approach, strong safety culture, and commitment to sustainability and community impact, the firm provides comprehensive preconstruction and construction services with a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.

    Position Summary:

    The Senior Superintendent – Life Sciences is a field executive responsible for leading the on-site delivery of complex laboratory, research, pharmaceutical, and advanced technology projects throughout the Bay Area. This role oversees all field operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with stringent regulatory and quality standards unique to life science environments. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field leader, coordinating closely with project management, trade partners, design teams, inspectors, and clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and closeout. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies to support active campus or occupied facility environments. Oversee trade partner coordination, daily field operations, quality control, and safety enforcement. Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, cleanroom standards, laboratory specifications, and other regulatory considerations where applicable. Conduct regular site meetings, drive accountability across subcontractors, and proactively resolve field conflicts and technical challenges. Collaborate closely with project managers on cost control, forecasting, and change management. Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    Required Qualifications:

    Minimum 10+ years of progressive field leadership experience in commercial construction, with significant life sciences, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or advanced technology project experience required. Proven track record delivering technically complex projects in occupied or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, cleanroom construction, and laboratory infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in schedule management, site logistics, and subcontractor coordination. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. OSHA 30 certification required; additional safety or industry certifications preferred.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    Competitive base salary starting at $200,000+ depending on experience, performance-based bonus opportunity, employee stock ownership participation, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, parental leave, and professional development support.

    This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to deliver cutting-edge life sciences facilities in one of the most dynamic construction markets in the country while contributing to the continued growth of a respected, employee-owned construction firm.

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