Construction Superintendent

AECOMPortsmouth, VA
$85,674 - $158,498Onsite

About The Position

AECOM CS Federal is seeking to hire a Field Management Superintendent for our construction project at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. This role provides overall on-site administrative and technical management for a wide range of construction projects. The Superintendent is responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities within their assigned area of responsibility, which may encompass a single area, multiple areas, or a multi-discipline construction project. They may serve as the primary client contact for day-to-day jobsite activities or coordinate with client representatives on jobsite activities within their assigned area. Key aspects of the role include maintaining site and subcontractor control, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and client/subcontractor requirements, understanding CPM schedules and work sequencing, focusing on production and efficiency, planning ahead, identifying constructability concerns, problem-solving, producing accurate daily reports, documenting issues through RFIs and daily logs, building trust with crews and subcontractors, and facilitating AECOM/CS Federal Tishman policies and protocols. The role involves close interface with other administrative and field management staff, particularly the Project Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, engineering technology, building construction, building science or a similar field
  • 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid US Drivers License
  • US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working as a Superintendent on a government construction project.
  • Construction sequencing/scheduling experience
  • A strong working knowledge of Procore
  • HAZWOPER certification
  • NAVFAC experience
  • Familiar with requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1, and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
  • Familiar with the United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)
  • Knowledge on the 3 phases of quality construction
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Experience in heavy civil and/or marine construction.
  • CQM certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days after hire
  • EM-385-1-1 and OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain within 30 days after hire
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall on-site administrative and technical management for a wide range of construction projects.
  • Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project.
  • May be the primary client contact for all the jobsite day to day activities or may coordinate with client's resident representatives on jobsite activities within assigned area of operations.
  • Maintain control of the site and subcontractors
  • Ensure assigned jobsite operations are in compliance with site safety protocols and subcontractor compliance.
  • Ensure subcontractor work aligns with client & subcontract requirements.
  • Understands CPM schedules and sequencing of work
  • Focus on production, manpower efficiency, and milestone completion
  • Plan several weeks ahead instead of only reacting to daily issues
  • Ability to identify constructability concerns in advance of scheduled work
  • Find solutions and not only identify problems
  • Produce and maintain accurate daily reports and tracking
  • Document issues properly through RFIs, daily logs and real time communication with on-site project management
  • Build trust with crews and subcontractors
  • Facilitate AECOM/CS Federal Tishman policy/protocols.
  • Interfaces with all other administrative field staff, field management staff and particularly the Project Manager in a coordinated effort.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • AD&D
  • disability benefits
  • paid time off
  • leaves of absences
  • voluntary benefits
  • perks
  • flexible work options
  • well-being resources
  • employee assistance program
  • business travel insurance
  • service recognition awards
  • retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • monthly temporary living stipend
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