Construction Concrete Superintendent

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Concrete Superintendent to oversee field operations for structural concrete, tilt-up, and masonry scopes on a hospital project at NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The role works closely with the on-site Superintendent and Project Manager and coordinates multiple concurrent phases of construction. It is an 80/20 field-and-office role, with approximately 80 percent of time spent in the field and 20 percent in the office. The superintendent supports work across structural concrete, masonry, foundations, cast-in-place concrete, tilt-up panels, and elevated structural concrete, monitoring quality, progress, safety, and schedule. RQ Construction performs DoD work and self-performs its structural concrete and masonry scopes. This is an on-site position at NS Guantanamo Bay. The company describes the position as a long-term career opportunity with an international assignment package that includes employer-provided housing for the employee and eligible dependents, a company vehicle, covered utilities, and company-paid quarterly travel to the employee’s home location. Compensation starts at $150,000 and is commensurate with experience. Other stated benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, a health savings account, and paid time off. Potential eligibility for the foreign earned income exclusion is also mentioned. Candidates must have at least five years of field supervision experience in structural concrete, masonry, or similar heavy civil or vertical construction. They must be able to read and build from structural drawings and specifications, lead crews, and maintain consistent field documentation. A valid driver’s license and passport are required. Candidates must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at hire and successfully pass drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter DoD background check for military-base access where applicable. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field supervision experience in structural concrete, masonry, or similar heavy civil or vertical construction.
Strong knowledge of foundations, cast-in-place concrete, and CMU.
Ability to read and build from structural drawings and specifications.
Proven leadership skills and experience directing crews and managing subcontractors.
Organized, disciplined, and consistent with daily field documentation.
Working knowledge of OSHA 30/EM385 requirements.
Valid driver’s license and passport.
Comfort working on an active jobsite in warm, humid, Florida-like weather conditions.
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successful completion of drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter DoD background check for military-base access where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple tasks or trades simultaneously.
Elevated slab and formwork experience.
EM385 certification.
Experience with Autodesk Forma or similar field-management tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee field operations for structural concrete and masonry work, including foundations, slabs, tilt-up panels, structural concrete, finishing, and CMU walls.
Coordinate with the on-site Foreman, Site Superintendent, and Project Manager to ensure appropriate staffing and supplies and maintain the project schedule.
Review project drawings and specifications to verify accurate execution of work.
Monitor crews, materials, progress, quality, safety, and manpower, and provide support where needed.
Direct and support RQ field crews and coordinate with self-perform teams, trade partners, suppliers, and inspectors.
Help plan and coordinate manpower, material deliveries, concrete pours, pump scheduling, testing, and required inspections.
Ensure correct installation of formwork, reinforcement, embeds, and concrete placements.
Verify that layout, formwork, rebar, pours, finishing, and CMU work meet plans, specifications, and QA/QC requirements.
Identify issues early and act to prevent schedule delays or added costs.
Enforce jobsite safety, support toolbox talks, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Complete daily reports, employee time sheets, manpower counts, and jobsite photos accurately and consistently, and attend project meetings.
Report field conditions, progress, delays, and extra work to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager to keep RFIs, prep meetings, submittals, and material tracking on schedule.
Communicate with the Site Superintendent, self-perform teams, trade partners, engineers, and OCMs.
Mentor foremen and field trade partners to develop their skills and strengthen the team.