Job Description

We are looking for a Superintendent to oversee and manage all phases of construction projects including project safety, coordinating workers, materials and equipment, supervising sub-contractors and staff, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Typical Duties

• Primary liaison with project managers and engineers for the day-to-day construction activities of the project
• Perform in-depth review of all contract documents to become familiar with all details, notes, and requirements
• Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including contractor performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met
• Provide guidance in resolving construction problems encountered
• Provide technical assistance regarding construction methods and equipment
• Lead, supervise and develop all Nova field staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times
• Monitors job safety and safety training; enforces safety programs and OSHA Standards as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with Nova standards
• Identify potential changed conditions and inform Project Engineer and Project Manager
• Assist with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status
• Manage and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels
• Oversee work among all trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters
• Act as liaison among owner’s representatives, inspection agencies, staff, and subcontractors
• Manage the General Conditions and General Requirements for the project to maintain budget
• Manage the work to ensure that it is completed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction related field is preferred, but not required..
• Minimum five (5) years related experience as a Superintendent, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Extensive experience in large-scale commercial or industrial electrical projects is preferred
• Extensive experience with excavation in major roadways and traffic control is required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, as well as construction means, methods and materials
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements and safe working practices
• Ability to work with customers to develop and maintain long-term relationships
• Computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Knowledge of Primavera scheduling desirable
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Work involves walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree
• Work is performed at project (construction) sites and in an office and/or trailer
• Driving both vehicles and buggies/carts, if applicable
• Climbing in/out of vehicles, stairs, walkways, ladders, if applicable
• Work minimum of 40 hours =/week

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, overtime exempt position, starting second quarter 2025. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.
• Project is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Project duration is expected to be approximately 3 years. Travel opportunities to other projects are typically available after successful completion of a project.

Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 depending on experience, plus subsistence ($42,900), auto allowance, benefits, paid holidays, PTO and sick leave.

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