Superintendent

PCL Construction•Norfolk, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. is hiring a Superintendent in Arlington, Norfolk, or Spotsylvania, Virginia, to lead on-site teams delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role oversees field operations with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity, coordinating self-perform crews, subcontractors, and project teams to deliver work safely and efficiently. The Superintendent reviews plans, specifications, and construction sequencing, supports project delivery with project management and clients, and mentors field teams while fostering safety, accountability, and collaboration. The Superintendent works with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program, directs and develops project personnel, coordinates field and trade work, manages schedules and construction plans, and maintains project administration and stakeholder relationships. The position also supports budget, quality, risk management, forecasting, and profitability objectives.

Requirements

Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
NCSO designation required (IND).
Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods, and procedures.
Understanding of project scope and ability to apply intermediate-complex engineering principles and incorporate solutions into construction plans and schedules.
Proficient understanding of schedule logic and ability to develop plans using scheduling software.
Ability to coordinate multiple project scopes, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work and trade contractors using three-week lookahead schedules.
Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work, Labor Cost Reports, and interpretation of cost reports.
Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation.
Ability to lead effective site meetings with clients, consultants, trades, own forces, and internal employees, and to present at client meetings or project pursuit work.
Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internal operational systems.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in the Gold Seal program (CDN) preferred.
10 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program in site plans and procedures and meet safety and record-keeping requirements.
Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor project team members, including direct and indirect reports.
Communicate with own forces and trades and ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
Collaborate with the construction/project manager and project team; proactively manage potential problems, work interferences, schedule conflicts, and setbacks.
Coordinate field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
Liaise with clients, site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
Plan projects and schedules, identify the critical path, and anticipate constructability issues.
Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
Create, maintain, and execute the project plan and schedule, ensuring compliance with budget and quality requirements.
Review contracts and subcontracts and develop plans to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities to meet financial targets, budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels.
Maintain project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements.
Develop and maintain customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
Lead on-site field operations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
Coordinate self-perform crews, subcontractors, and project teams to execute work safely and efficiently.
Review project plans, specifications, and construction sequencing to identify constructability challenges and maintain progress.
Partner with project management, clients, and trade partners to support successful project delivery.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow a career across sectors and regions