Superintendent, Civil & Marine division - Anchorage, AK

NANA Construction • Anchorage, AK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent leads day-to-day field execution of civil construction and infrastructure projects throughout Alaska, with particular emphasis on remote, complex, and logistically challenging environments. The position is based in Anchorage, Alaska, with frequent and extensive travel to project sites around the state. Work schedules may be variable or rotational according to project requirements.

NCC’s current marine activities focus primarily on marine logistics and transportation rather than traditional marine construction. Marine construction experience is not required, although candidates with that experience may have opportunities to help develop and expand the capability as the Civil & Marine Division grows.

The Superintendent provides field leadership, supervises crews and subcontractors, coordinates labor and resources, and monitors production, schedule, quality, safety, and cost-related field information. The role works closely with Project Managers and marine and logistics personnel to plan and execute work, including support for transporting people, equipment, materials, and cargo to remote locations. The Superintendent also maintains field reporting and communication, develops field personnel, and represents NCC professionally with project stakeholders.

This is primarily a field-based position at active construction sites and remote locations throughout Alaska. Travel may be by commercial or small aircraft, vehicle, vessel, or other means depending on project conditions. Sites may expose employees to extreme cold or heat, precipitation, wind, uneven terrain, construction equipment, moderate to high noise, and other conditions typical of civil construction and remote Alaska operations. The role frequently requires lifting, moving, or carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NCC offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including discretionary bonus and merit opportunities and comprehensive federal employee health benefits. Employees also have career development and advancement opportunities across NCC and the broader NANA organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; ten years of directly relevant construction supervision experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
• At least five years of progressively responsible field supervision experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, remote construction, industrial construction, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising construction crews and coordinating field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute work safely while maintaining production, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods, equipment, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other project documents.
• Ability to coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other field resources effectively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn project-specific systems and software.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to qualify under the company vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Alaska and work variable or rotational schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Seven to ten or more years of progressively responsible field supervision experience.
• Experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, General Foreman, or equivalent field leader on heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on Alaska-based, Arctic, remote, or logistically complex projects.
• Experience with earthwork, aggregate production, utilities, roads, bridges, marine facilities, airports, industrial infrastructure, or other heavy civil construction.
• Experience supervising or supporting open-pit mining or aggregate production, including extraction, drilling and blasting, crushing, screening, sizing, stockpiling, and haulage of aggregate or other mineral materials.
• Experience supporting marine logistics, cargo operations, vessel coordination, tug and barge operations, or remote mobilization.
• Experience with federal, state, municipal, mining, oil and gas, transportation, or other industrial clients; USACE or federal or state agency project experience is preferred.
• Experience with production tracking, daily reporting, quantity tracking, scheduling, and basic project cost control.
• MSHA training or experience working under MSHA requirements; NCC will provide required MSHA training when assigned duties or project work require it.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR, competent person, TWIC, or other relevant safety credentials.
• Experience with construction management or project management software.
• Marine construction experience; it is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership and direction for assigned civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily and weekly field activities in accordance with schedules, work plans, contract requirements, and production objectives.
• Supervise General Foremen, Foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors, setting expectations for safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and other resources to maintain planned production; monitor progress and identify delays or constraints.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on short-term and look-ahead schedules, execution strategies, and sequencing of crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Verify work against approved plans, specifications, and procedures; identify and promptly communicate field changes, differing site conditions, constructability issues, and risks.
• Participate in project startup, mobilization, demobilization, and closeout.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, material usage, production quantities, and labor and equipment hours; compare actual production with planned quantities and identify improvements.
• Coordinate equipment needs and identify resource or logistical constraints that may affect cost or schedule.
• Support project cost control through accurate production reporting and timely communication of field conditions; promote efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Marine Operations, vessel crews, tug and barge operators, logistics providers, and subcontractors to support mobilization and field execution.
• Support transportation of personnel, equipment, materials, and cargo to remote project locations; coordinate loading, unloading, staging, and movement as needed.
• Plan field activities around transportation schedules, weather, tides, seasonal access, and other remote-site constraints; communicate associated risks and support project logistics and mobilization plans.
• Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture and enforce NCC, client, regulatory, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct and participate in daily planning meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and site inspections; identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure personnel are trained, equipped, and authorized for assigned work; monitor compliance with quality requirements, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Support compliance with environmental requirements, permits, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on labor, equipment, production, materials, safety, weather, delays, and site conditions.
• Communicate daily progress, constraints, risks, and upcoming requirements to the Project Manager; participate in project meetings and provide accurate field updates.
• Maintain communication among field crews, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and logistics and marine personnel; document conditions and changes affecting scope, schedule, cost, or quality.
• Train, mentor, and develop field personnel; support recruiting and staffing as requested and develop Foremen and General Foremen for increased responsibility.
• Establish accountability and a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect; support workforce development and, consistent with NANA’s mission, maximize shareholder participation and development.
• Identify and develop future field leaders within NCC and represent NCC professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Travel extensively throughout Alaska as required, work variable or rotational schedules based on project needs, and perform other duties consistent with the position and division objectives.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Merit opportunities
• Comprehensive federal employee health benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities across NCC and the broader NANA organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED