Construction Supervisor / Coordinator with HVAC & Piping - Onsite

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Construction Supervisor / Coordinator supports pharmaceutical construction projects, providing hands-on field leadership for HVAC and piping scopes, with a strong emphasis on hygienic piping systems. This role operates similar to a Project Engineer or Owner''s Representative, with the authority and experience to identify problems early, diagnose specification gaps, and directly resolve execution issues in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and coordination of HVAC and piping construction activities
• Serve as an owner-side or owner-proxy field representative for mechanical scopes
• Oversee installation, sequencing, and quality of hygienic piping systems (hard requirement) from owners rep perspective
• Actively identify construction issues ("finger in the wound") and drive resolution with contractors
• Diagnose drawing, specification, and constructability issues directly in the field
• Coordinate with subcontractors, QA, engineering, and project management teams
• Support field inspections, punch list development, and closeout activities
• Ensure construction execution aligns with pharma GMP expectations and project specifications

Required Experience

• 15–20 years of construction experience
• Proven experience supporting pharmaceutical facilities (required)
• Strong background in industrial construction environments
• Hygienic piping experience – mandatory (clean utilities, process piping, sanitary systems)
• Experience functioning similarly to a Project Engineer, Construction Coordinator, or Owner''s Rep
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot field issues and interpret specifications in real time

Skill Set

• Deep understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical piping installation
• Strong field judgment and problem-solving capability
• Ability to challenge incomplete or flawed designs during construction
• Comfortable working directly with trades and construction leadership
• High level of ownership and accountability in the field

Notes

• This is a field-driven role, not design-only
• Emphasis is on diagnosing and fixing issues during construction, not just reporting them
• 15+ years with some large pharma required
• Hygienic piping and HVAC
• Able to diagnose issues and provide resolution