Superintendent

Incumbent is responsible for the production aspects of multiple construction projects and is accountable for: producing quality work that is constructed consistent with the standard's set forth in the project's contract documents; for performing the work in a timely and cost-effective manner and for maintaining a work environment that is safe.  Additionally, this role serves as a point of contact for all Barrow-based operations, ensuring coordination across projects, subcontractors, and administrative/support services functions.   

• Manage and coordinate multiple small-scale construction projects with varying scopes.

• Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met

•  Manage workforce including interviewing & hiring crew, training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

• Create short-interval look-ahead project schedules that make sure that upcoming events are communicated, tracked and are being proactively attended to.

• Create and maintain a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.

• Manage and coordinate the work to ensure that it is constructed in an orderly and deliberate manner that is consistent with the standard-of-care set forth in the contract documents that is viewed by industry as an effort that is consistent with best-practices standards.

• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals.

• Establish and maintain all dimensional controls for the project to include the use of third party survey and layout personnel when appropriate.

• Identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.

• Ensure all aspects of the project are compliant with contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place.

• Administer client specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship.

• Support pre-construction activities including constructability reviews, material take-offs, site assessments, logistics planning, resource allocation, and travel to other villages within the region.

• Conduct and/or attend pre-construction, progress and other project and staff meetings being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework.

• Manage the punch list and project closeout process to assure timely completion.

• Administering contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and other agreements to ensure that the scope, terms and conditions are consistently and proactively being met.

• Develop and submit daily project reports across all active projects.

• Maintain other daily paperwork to include timecards, equipment use, material receiving, and required correspondence.

• Submit material requisitions and track deliveries

• Coordinate with Barrow Administrative Supervisor on workforce travel, housing, and transportation needs

• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, Payroll, and MIS.

• Hold regular status/safety meetings with project team(s) and inform them of relevant matters.

• Effectively direct questions and issues from the field to the appropriate party.

• Resolve and/or report project/personnel issues in a timely manner.

• Tactfully communicate difficult and/or sensitive information.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability and wiliness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures.

• Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.

• Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related thereto.

• Knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical work.

• Knowledge of building systems including, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, with the ability to investigate Operations and Maintenance manuals to schedule routine maintenance and build an inventory of critical spares.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet assigned deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to establish a professional work environment that includes: fostering a positive atmosphere, promoting proactive and effective communication, facilitating problem solving and for minimizing and resolving conflict in a constructive manner.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

• Experience coordinating logistics and operations in remote or rural locations.

• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems.

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.

• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.

• Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.

Required

• Associate degree in Construction Management or similar field.

  • Journeyman status in a building trade (i.e. Carpenter) may substitute for the associate’s degree.

• Ten (10-15) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility supervising construction projects with a commercial and/or institutional general contractor engaged in general building and civil construction. 

• Skill in the use of spreadsheet design systems, Microsoft Office, and software used in the construction industry at an intermediate level

• Ability to self-perform minor construction activities to include framing, fabrication, welding, and equipment operating.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Current or ability to obtain the OSHA 30 hour Construction within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to complete Supervisor Signs and Symptoms training within 90 days of hire.

• Current or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to obtain any clearances required for the position, including access to military installations.

• Ability to obtain any medical clearances required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

• Experience in government contracting construction.

• CDL and/or experience operating equipment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Mobility and Travel

  • Ability to travel frequently

  • Willingness to travel in small aircraft or off-road vehicles as needed

• Walking and Standing

  • Prolonged periods of walking and standing on uneven, icy, or muddy surfaces

  • Ability to navigate active construction sites safely.

• Lifting and Carrying

  • Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally

  • Transporting tools, documents, or small equipment between locations

• Climbing and Balancing

  • Climbing ladders, scaffolding, or temporary structures to inspect work or access elevated areas

  • Maintaining balance while working at heights or on unstable surfaces

• Environmental Exposure

  • Exposure to extreme cold, wind, snow, and other Arctic weather conditions

  • Working outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather

• Manual Dexterity

  • Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, radios, mobile devices, and computers

  • Writing, typing, and handling paperwork in field conditions

• Visual and Auditory Requirements

  • Good vision and hearing to observe work, read plans, and communicate effectively in noisy environments

  • Ability to distinguish colors, markings, and safety indicators

• Communication and Coordination

  • Clear verbal communication in person and over radios or phones

  • Coordinating physical tasks with teams in dynamic environments

• Mental and Physical Stamina

  • Ability to work long hours, including weekends or evenings during peak project phases

  • Maintaining focus and decision-making ability under physically demanding conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The primary work environment is spread across the community of Barrow and project sites can vary between a full-scale construction site on the outskirts of the community to a site within a residential area.  The noise level in the work environment usually varies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

The candidate should expect to spend the necessary amount of time every day in an office environment to develop project reports, coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders, review operational and project specific documentation and attend meetings while also expected to physically travel to the various project sites and visually observe workforce activities, troubleshoot, perform safety observations, and provide feedback to project crews.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC Builders is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC Construction and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status.  EEO Poster

ASRC Construction is the construction division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

 ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.