Construction Superintendent

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications\n\t• Minimum 10 years of construction experience.\n\t• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent.\n\t• Demonstrated familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and Hazwopper requirements.\n\t• Experience with marine construction and/or heavy civil/earthwork projects.\n\t• Superintendent experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.\n\t• Demonstrated experience with construction safety, hazard identification, and corrective action.\n\t• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.\n\t• Ability to understand, interpret, and manage work against a critical path construction schedule.\n\t• Strong field leadership, subcontractor coordination, and construction sequencing capabilities.\nAbility to demonstrate qualifications and relevant project experience if requested by the Contracting Officer.

Job Description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to support a pier, dock, and bulkhead renovation project for the U.S. Coast Guard in Seattle, WA.\nThe Superintendent will provide on-site leadership and oversight of day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and applicable federal safety requirements.\nThis individual will coordinate subcontractors, trades, deliveries, inspections, and field activities while monitoring project progress and proactively identifying and resolving construction issues. The Superintendent will play a key role in maintaining the project's schedule, quality, safety, and logistical requirements.\nGiven the nature of the project, candidates should have experience with marine construction and/or heavy civil/earthwork projects and be comfortable working within the requirements associated with construction on a federal or military installation.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\t• Lead and coordinate daily on-site construction activities for the pier, dock, and bulkhead renovation project.\n\t• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, deliveries, inspections, and field activities to maintain project progress.\n\t• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.\n\t• Understand and monitor the project's critical path schedule, proactively identifying issues that could affect milestones or completion dates.\n\t• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure field operations comply with applicable project and federal safety requirements.\n\t• Identify construction hazards and ensure appropriate corrective measures are implemented.\n\t• Monitor workmanship and construction quality to ensure compliance with contract documents and project specifications.\n\t• Collaborate with project management, subcontractors, owners, and other project stakeholders to resolve field issues.\n\t• Assist with construction sequencing, site logistics, short-term planning, and upcoming field activities.\nMaintain appropriate field documentation and support project inspections, punch-list activities, and closeout.