Construction Concrete Superintendent

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Concrete Superintendent to oversee the field operations for our structural concrete, tilt‑up, and masonry scopes on a hospital project located at NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This position works closely with our on‑site Superintendent and Project Manager and plays a key role in coordinating and monitoring multiple concurrent phases of construction. This is an 80/20 role, with approximately 80 percent of your time spent in the field and 20 percent in the office. You will actively support and manage work across structural concrete, masonry, foundations, cast‑in‑place concrete, tilt‑up panels, and elevated structural concrete. Daily responsibilities include monitoring quality and progress, ensuring safety, and keeping each phase on schedule and built to RQ's standards. RQ performs strictly in DoD work in support of the mission, and we self‑perform all structural concrete and masonry scopes-including foundations, cast‑in‑place and elevated concrete, CMU masonry, and related structural work.

Requirements

5+ years of field supervision experience in structural concrete, masonry, or similar heavy civil/vertical construction.
Ability to read and build from structural drawings and specifications.
Proven leadership skills with experience directing crews and managing subcontractors.
Organized, disciplined, and consistent with daily field documentation.
Working knowledge of OSHA 30/EM385 requirements; EM385 certification preferred.
Valid driver's license & Passport required.
Comfortable working on an active jobsite in warm, humid, Florida‑like weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple tasks or trades simultaneously is preferred.
Elevated slab and formwork experience is a plus.
Experience with Autodesk Forma or similar field‑management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee field operations across all phases of structural concrete and masonry work, including foundations, slabs, tilt‑up panels, structural concrete, finishing, and CMU walls.
Work closely with the on‑site Foreman, Site Superintendent, and Project Manager to ensure the project is properly staffed, supplied, and on schedule.
Review project drawings and specifications to verify accurate execution of work.
Stay engaged with crews and materials; monitor progress, quality, safety, and manpower; and step in where support is needed.
Direct and support RQ field crews and coordinate with RQ self‑perform teams, trade partners, suppliers, and inspectors.
Assist in planning and coordinating manpower, material deliveries, concrete pours, pump scheduling, testing, and required inspections.
Ensure correct installation of formwork, reinforcement, embeds, and concrete placements.
Verify layout, formwork, rebar, pours, finishing, and CMU work meet plans, specifications, and QA/QC requirements.
Identify issues early and act quickly to prevent schedule delays or added cost.
Enforce jobsite safety, support toolbox talks, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Complete daily reports, employee time sheets, manpower counts, jobsite photos, and attend project meetings, accurately and consistently.
Report field conditions, progress, delays, and extra work to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager so RFIs, prep meetings, submittits, and material tracking remain on schedule.
Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, self‑perform teams, trade partners, engineers, and OCMs.
Mentor foremen and field trade partners to help develop their skills and strengthen the team.