Construction Concrete Superintendent

RQ Construction•Camp Lejeune, NC

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 construction phases. It is approximately 80% field work and 20% office work, supporting structural concrete, masonry, foundations, cast-in-place concrete, tilt-up panels, and elevated structural concrete. RQ performs DoD work and self-performs its structural concrete and masonry scopes. The Superintendent monitors quality, progress, safety, manpower, and schedule, and ensures work meets project plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, and RQ standards. The role also supports crew leadership, trade partner coordination, field documentation, project meetings, and communication of site conditions and issues. This is an on-site position at NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Compensation starts at $150,000 and is commensurate with experience. RQ offers an international assignment package including 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. Other listed offerings include potential eligibility for the foreign earned income exclusion, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, a health savings account, and paid time off.

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 required.
Comfort working on an active jobsite in warm, humid, Florida-like weather conditions.
Candidates must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at hire.
Candidates must pass drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for military-base site access, when 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 across structural concrete and masonry phases, including foundations, slabs, tilt-up panels, structural concrete, finishing, and CMU walls.
Work with the on-site Foreman, Site Superintendent, and Project Manager to ensure the project is appropriately staffed and supplied and remains on schedule.
Review project drawings and specifications to verify work is executed accurately.
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.
Assist with planning and coordinating manpower, material deliveries, concrete pours, pump scheduling, testing, and inspections.
Ensure proper 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 to prevent schedule delays or additional costs.
Enforce jobsite safety, support toolbox talks, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Complete daily reports, employee timesheets, 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.