Field Construction Supervisor

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Field Construction Supervisor to join its Arcadis Construction Services (ACS) Team. The role supports construction administration and owner’s representative services for construction projects at industrial facilities, with an emphasis on AFFF foam-transition and fire suppression system experience. The supervisor provides field leadership and oversees subcontractors performing civil, mechanical, electrical, and other construction work. AFFF transition projects may include demolition, decontamination, waste handling, fire protection system modifications, replacement system installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout. The role requires extensive travel to project sites throughout the United States. Acting as the owner’s on-site representative, the Field Construction Supervisor ensures work is completed safely and in accordance with contract documents, schedules, quality and regulatory requirements, and facility operational constraints. The position involves managing multiple subcontractors in active industrial environments and communicating with facility personnel, contractors, engineers, and project managers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction supervision or construction management experience.
Demonstrated experience overseeing subcontractors in active industrial facilities.
Experience with contractor scheduling, safety oversight, and quality control.
Strong problem-solving, team communication, and documentation/reporting skills.
Strong working knowledge of construction drawings and specifications, including the ability to identify deviations, resolve field conflicts, and ensure subcontractor compliance with design intent.
Ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience with industrial facility construction projects is preferred.
Working knowledge of fire protection systems, including sprinkler, foam, deluge, detection, and alarm systems.
Experience with AFFF transition, PFAS-related remediation, or fire suppression system replacement projects.
A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of NFPA standards, including NFPA 11, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 16, NFPA 30, and related fire protection codes.
OSHA 30-Hour certification.
NICET certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentials.
Experience within chemical manufacturing, petroleum, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary field representative for the owner during construction activities.
Monitor subcontractor performance, staffing, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
Verify construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, permits, and applicable codes.
Conduct routine site inspections and document progress and deficiencies.
Coordinate daily field activities with facility operations personnel and project stakeholders.
Oversee removal and decommissioning of existing AFFF foam suppression systems.
Monitor PFAS-related decontamination, flushing, waste handling, transportation, and disposal activities.
Oversee installation of replacement fire suppression systems, including water-based and fluorine-free foam systems, sprinklers, deluge, detection, alarm, and releasing systems.
Coordinate impairment management, temporary fire protection measures, fire watches, shutdowns, and system cutovers.
Support acceptance testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
Review field reports, schedules, daily logs, testing documentation, and quality records.
Participate in progress and subcontractor coordination meetings.
Track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, punch-list items, and corrective actions.
Review contractor progress against schedule and report potential impacts.
Assist with change-order evaluations and documentation.
Review contractor payment applications and verify completed work quantities.
Promote and enforce project health and safety requirements.
Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA, site-specific safety plans, and environmental requirements.
Verify proper handling of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes associated with system removal and decontamination.
Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure work has minimal impact on ongoing facility operations.
Verify materials, equipment, and installations meet project requirements.
Witness pressure tests, flushing, acceptance testing, integrated system testing, and commissioning events.
Maintain deficiency logs and oversee punch-list completion.
Verify as-built documentation and closeout deliverables are complete and accurate.