X4 Engineering · 21 hours ago
Senior Superintendent, Life Sciences
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expX4 Engineering is an employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Seattle, known for delivering complex healthcare and life science projects. The Senior Superintendent – Life Sciences is responsible for leading on-site delivery of laboratory and pharmaceutical projects, ensuring they are executed safely and within budget while complying with stringent regulatory standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sebastian Mann
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Additional safety or industry certifications preferred
Benefits
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
Professional development support
Company
X4 Engineering
X4 Engineering partner with businesses across the entire engineering spectrum, from early-stage R&D to commercial enterprises to provide world-class talent solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase