Construction Superintendent - UIC Nappairit

Overview

UIC Nappairit, LLC is seeking a Superintendent to oversee the construction of civil and vertical structures. This role is responsible for supervising UICN work crews and subcontractors both onsite and offsite, including camp operations. Duties include managing all phases of contract and warranty work, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and coordinating mobilization and demobilization of equipment via barge and air freight. This is a non-exempt, Davis-Bacon position requiring 60-70 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Responsible for supervision, direction and safety of UICN work crews & subcontractors in all aspects of commercial construction.

• Read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.

• Adherence to the UICC Policies and Procedures including Shareholder employment opportunities.

• Maintain worker safety and an accident-free work environment in strict compliance with OSHA rules. Perform Quality Control functions.

• Work with Project Manager to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment.

• Work with Project Manager to review and update project schedule and three weeks look ahead scheduling.

• Logistics understanding of barging & air cargo efforts. Unloading, staging & storing of material, food & equipment.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Must be familiar with specific project, owner's representatives, location of tools and equipment.

• Ability to be responsible for supervision, direction and safety of work crews in all aspects of commercial construction.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.

• Must be committed to worker safety and an accident free work environment and in strict compliance with OSHA rules.

• Must have OSHA 30 hour certification.

• OSHA Competent Person.

• Ability to perform Quality Control Functions.

• Perform independently without direct supervision.

• Ability to operate basic construction equipment, such as forklifts and loaders.

• Have punctual and on time work history.

• Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Familiarity with the specific project, including owner's representatives, and the location of tools and equipment.

• Employee must have a valid driver's license and three (3) year clean driving record.

• Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of construction experience.

• 7-10 years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Experience working on remote school construction projects.

• Experience managing remote construction projects.

• Familiarity with cloud-based construction management systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.

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.

Physical Conditions for Job Performance:

• The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform essential job functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods.

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Talk and hear clearly.

• Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

All candidates must apply online at , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiagvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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Requisition ID 2026-25352

Category Construction

Location : Location US-Remote

Travel Requirement 75% - 100%

Entity : Name UIC Nappairit LLC