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The Construction Superintendent II oversees project-level operations with minimal oversight from the Construction Manager, coordinating execution across multiple concurrent projects or complex scopes. The role manages subcontractors, schedules, quality, and safety, and supports estimating and proposals through scope development and quote evaluation. It also coordinates with government and military personnel, leads field teams, and contributes to project closeout.
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Job Description
The Construction Superintendent II oversees project level operations with minimal oversight from the Construction Manager. This position provides advanced coordination of project execution, ensuring that quality, safety, and schedule objectives are achieved across multiple concurrent projects or complex scopes of work.
The Superintendent II demonstrates a strong understanding of federal contract requirements and plays a key role in developing subcontractor Scopes of Work (SOWs), reviewing and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes, and contributing to proposal and estimating activities
Manage and oversee daily field construction activities, subcontractors, schedules, deliveries, and overall project progress. Independently manage multiple active construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Support pre-bid, RFP, estimating, and proposal activities, including developing scopes of work and soliciting subcontractor/vendor pricing. Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, bids, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pricing for accuracy and contract compliance. Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, documenting progress, delays, manpower, and field conditions. Coordinate directly with government/military personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project leadership. Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements and resolve field issues as they arise. Lead jobsite safety, quality, and progress meetings and ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety standards. Perform and document QA/QC inspections and maintain organized project documentation. Proactively identify and resolve field conflicts, schedule impacts, and changing site conditions. Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to junior superintendents and field personnel. Assist with project closeout and ensure final deliverables meet contract requirements. Perform hands-on construction support when needed, including minor carpentry, patching, cleanup, dust barriers, ceiling tile work, and IAQ maintenance.
Skills and Requirements
Twelve (12) years of experience on commercial construction projects to include Seven (7) years of supervisory experience.
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Proven ability to manage multiple field operations independently.
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Experience updating construction schedules.
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OSHA 30-hour and EM 385 1-1 (40-hour) certifications (current or withing 90 days if employment)
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Demonstrated experience developing SOWs and evaluating subcontractor proposals.
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Strong understanding of commercial/industrial construction plans (all trades), specifications and submittals
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
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