Superintendent - UIC Construction

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 :

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.

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.