Superintendent

PCL Construction•Arlington, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies, is hiring a Superintendent for its Civil East team. The role is based in Arlington, Norfolk, or Spotsylvania, Virginia, and leads on-site field operations for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Superintendent is responsible for delivering work with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity, coordinating self-perform crews, subcontractors, and project teams, and supporting successful project delivery in partnership with project management, clients, and trade partners. The Superintendent plans and oversees project execution, including construction sequencing, schedules, resources, budget, quality, and risk management. The position provides leadership, coaching, and mentorship to field teams and promotes safety, accountability, and collaboration. PCL describes itself as 100% employee-owned and offers career development and training opportunities. Its listed rewards may include employee ownership opportunities, discretionary performance bonuses, retirement and insurance benefits, paid parental leave, family care support, health and wellness resources, and professional development programs. PCL states its commitment to an inclusive workplace and says employment decisions are based on merit, potential, and the drive to make a difference. Accommodation during the application process is available by contacting [email protected] with the position and location of interest.

Requirements

Journeyman certificate or an undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
NCSO designation required (IND).
Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in 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 scheduling logic and ability to build a plan 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 for own forces work, Labor Cost Reports, and cost report interpretation.
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, integrate it into 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 consistently 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 the overall project, create the project schedule, 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 budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
Maintain project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements.
Develop and maintain customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.

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
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions