Construction Concrete Superintendent

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking an experienced 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 and monitors multiple concurrent construction phases. It is approximately 80% field work and 20% office work. The Superintendent supports and manages work involving structural concrete, masonry, foundations, cast-in-place concrete, tilt-up panels, and elevated structural concrete, while monitoring quality, progress, safety, and schedule. RQ performs DoD work and self-performs its structural concrete and masonry scopes. This is an on-site position at NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The successful candidate will lead and support field crews, trade partners, and suppliers, review drawings and specifications, coordinate labor and materials, and ensure work meets project requirements and RQ standards. Candidates must be comfortable working on an active jobsite in warm, humid, Florida-like weather conditions. RQ Construction is a California- and Florida-based general contractor with a self-perform division supporting DoD work across Southeast Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the West Coast. Candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization, pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, and, where applicable, pass a stricter Department of Defense background check for military-base access. RQ Construction 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 required.
Comfortable working on an active jobsite in warm, humid, Florida-like weather conditions.
Must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at hire.
Must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense 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 across structural concrete and masonry phases, 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 work is properly staffed, supplied, and on schedule.
Review project drawings and specifications to verify accurate execution of work.
Monitor crew and material activity, 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 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 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, and jobsite photos accurately and consistently; 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.