Construction Superintendent (Struct./Architectural focus)
About The Position
Parsons is hiring a Construction Superintendent for its Federal Solutions team. The role focuses on inspecting structural and architectural construction work, verifying compliance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, building codes, and project requirements, and coordinating quality activities with contractors and project teams. The superintendent documents deficiencies and field issues, tracks corrective actions, maintains inspection records, and supports walkthroughs, project closeout, and facility handover. The position requires work on an active construction site and adherence to site safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in relevant related craft and holding, at a minimum, a journeymen certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting architectural or structural construction, preferably at an industrial, manufacturing, utility, or process facility.
- Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, materials, and field inspection procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and structural plans, details, and shop drawings.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, structural requirements, and construction quality practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear inspection reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document or construction-management systems.
- Ability to work on an active construction site, including climbing stairs or ladders and wearing required PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Technical education in construction, architecture, civil engineering, or structural engineering.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Trade, quality, or construction inspection certifications.
- Experience with concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, welding, or building-envelope inspections.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or facility turnover.
- Experience using Procore Management system.
Responsibilities
- Inspect structural and architectural work, including foundations, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, platforms, stairs, ladders, grating, enclosures, walls, doors, roofing, and finishes.
- Verify construction against approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and applicable building codes and standards.
- Observe concrete placement, reinforcing steel installation, structural steel erection, bolting, welding, anchoring, and other critical work as required.
- Confirm that materials, workmanship, dimensions, elevations, and installation details meet project requirements.
- Review inspection and test plans, requests for inspection, material certifications, test reports, and related quality documentation.
- Document deficiencies, nonconforming work, field changes, and potential design or coordination issues, and escalate findings to appropriate project personnel.
- Track punch-list items and corrective actions through resolution and re-inspection.
- Coordinate inspection activities with contractors, construction supervisors, engineering, quality, and commissioning teams.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, inspection records, photographs, and turnover documentation.
- Support site walkthroughs, project closeout, and facility handover.
- Follow site safety requirements and report unsafe conditions.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
