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General Superintendent (OCONUS)

American International Contractors

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is currently seeking General Superintendent candidates to work on upcoming secure projects OCONUS. An ACTIVE U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is required for this position.


American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued.

Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The General Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of all site construction activities and supervision of all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Management and supervision of Site field staff.
  • Supervision of the actual physical construction of the project in strict accordance with the contract documents
  • Verification of safety compliance with all trades
  • Responsible for coordinating and managing all of the disciplines required to complete the contract
  • Maintain and plan reports, work-arounds, shutdowns and tie-ins
  • Enforce safety and quality-control policies
  • Monitor schedule to ensure that they are meeting goals budget
  • Maintain records of material and labor costs
  • Plan the use of supplies and materials to guard against loss and to ensure that vital materials are ordered and delivered to meet schedule
  • Direction and day-to-day coordination of trade Superintendent to ensure they turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
  • Maintain satisfactory relationships with clients and subcontractors
  • Ability to work in a team environment with other Project Managers, Engineers and Superintendents
  • Other duties as assigned by Project Manager or Operations Manager
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must have an active U.S. secret level security clearance
  • 10 or more years of commercial/nonresidential general superintendent experience
  • Knowledge, skill, and experience with U.S. construction methods, techniques, and standards
  • Must be willing to work overseas
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse cultures.
  • Overseas Building Operations (OBO) experience preferred
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in a related field or 15 year of experience as a large project leader
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing such essential functions.


Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate equipment, cut, pull wiring, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to regularly and for extended periods of time stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. There is a minimal demand for sitting, other than during periods of extended travel (such as to and from the project location). The employee must have the ability to regularly lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 15 pounds of weight without assistance. The job imposes a substantial demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks and activities. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.


Environmental Demands:

The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee's family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water, natural disasters, and the like.


Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Frequent exposure to construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. May involve frequent repetitive motions. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises. Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.


NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.

American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
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