MEP Superintendent – Pharmaceutical Construction
Location: Kankakee, IL
Pay: Flexible based on experience
Project Duration: Long-term, expected through 2028
About the Opportunity
Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility expansion in Kankakee, Illinois.
This is a long-term opportunity for a construction professional with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or life sciences experience and a strong background in mechanical or electrical construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee mechanical and/or electrical construction activities in the field.
- Supervise subcontractors, foremen, and trade crews.
- Coordinate multiple trades to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and installation plans.
- Monitor project progress, quality, and safety standards.
- Support inspections, commissioning, startup, and project turnover.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of relevant construction supervision experience preferred.
- Previous pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or life sciences construction experience.
- Strong mechanical or electrical construction background.
- Experience managing subcontractors and field crews.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Preferred Technical Experience
Mechanical: HVAC, cleanrooms, controlled environments, process piping, and utility systems.
Electrical: Power distribution, switchgear, transformers, instrumentation, controls, and backup power systems.
Compensation & Travel Package
- $923 per diem paid weekly.
- $1,500/month home-travel allowance.
- $2,500 mobilization/demobilization allowance
- Opportunity to travel home approximately once per month.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Long-term project expected through 2028.
- Major pharmaceutical construction project.
- Competitive compensation and travel package.
- Opportunity to work on complex MEP systems.
Interested? Apply today or reach out to Spencer Ogden to learn more about this opportunity!
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