Job Details

Field Superintendent

UIC Construction is seeking a field superintendent with extensive vertical construction experience for remote Alaska construction projects. Site superintendent oversee all types of craft workers onsite on a fast paced construction project. Primary duties will include leading construction crews, field documentation, managing onsite subcontractors, scheduling work, and tracking productivity.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Interpret and apply construction documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, shop drawings, submittals, and schedules independently.
• Coordinate daily activities with owner representatives, project managers, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors to resolve on-site challenges.
• Actively participate in and support the health and safety program, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Manage labor and equipment resources effectively to maintain project schedules and control costs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, inspectors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Supervise field crews and perform construction duties as needed, following all safety protocols.
• Conduct safety meetings and complete job hazard analyses (JHAs) as required.
• Maintain a consistent on-site presence during construction activities.
• Plan project layout and allocate resources, including labor and equipment, to meet project milestones.
• Lead and support crews consisting of carpenters, laborers, and specialty trade subcontractors.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of related construction trades and the ability to operate basic equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform physical tasks that require full range of motion.
• Represent UIC Sanatu with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Min 10-15 years of Superintendent/General Foreman Experience in Remote Vertical Alaska Construction Projects.
• Must have comprehensive working knowledge of Remote Alaska Construction.
• Must possess and maintain current driver's license.
• Must have a punctual work history.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid Certification
• OSHA-10 Certification

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying.
• Work performed on uneven surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Requires full-body physical activity including climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and walking.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
• Must maintain physical endurance and coordination to safely perform construction-related tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Loud noises, and/or extremes of heat or cold.
• The work often requires wearing protective gear that may be uncomfortable.
• The nature of the work environment may produce moderate levels of stress.
• Work environment is that of a construction site.
• May be working in close proximity to moving equipment.
• Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposed to noise, hazards, and/or close quarters. Applicant must be aware of work environment at all times.