Construction Superintendent III

Job Title: Construction Superintendent III

Location: Remote with travel to sites

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Are you ready to take on a new job that provides a perfect platform to grow yourself and your career? HGL currently has a position open for an experienced Construction Superintendent III. As a Construction Superintendent III, you will be responsible for acting as the site superintendent at various construction and environmental remediation projects. Our clients include the USEPA, USACE, NASA, and other organizations, and our project sites are located across the United States and its territories. Projects include but are not limited to landfill remediation and cap construction, demolition, mine-waste cleanup, groundwater remediation, treatment plant construction, contaminated soil and sediment excavation & treatment, utility installation, and PFAS mitigation. This is an on-site position located at varying project sites and requires approximately 70% travel. 

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

The successful candidate will:

Serve as the construction site superintendent for all work phases of remediation and construction projects. Travel will be required approximately 70% of the time. 

• Manage activities performed by field crews including multiple subcontractor personnel to ensure efficient operations and adherence to the project schedule and production rates.
• Lead meetings and interface with project managers, technical staff, and clients to support all components of project work. 
• Review and document completed work to ensure compliance with project schedules, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Procure materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate project risks relating to schedule, quality control, and health and safety. 
• Support project safety and quality staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience serving as Site Superintendent or lead foreman for environmental remediation projects.
• Experience working on large project sites with contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater subject to CERCLA and RCRA regulations.
• Experience working on USACE, EPA, and other federally regulated remediation construction projects.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organization, and team-building skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a team-oriented setting to manage multiple activities with excellent attention to detail. 
• Experience inspecting and documenting large scall excavation, backfill, and site restoration activities. 
• Experience preparing and maintaining production reports, inspection reports, material logs, quality control reports, personnel safety records, and deficiency logs.
• Ability to lead and document on-site meetings pertaining to schedule, health & safety, and quality control for large groups of subcontractor personnel.
• Experience serving as the Site Superintendent on environmental construction projects utilizing the USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System. 
• The ability to serve as Site Safety and Health Officer (Level 2 or 3) and/or Quality Control Manager for brief durations during project execution. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. 

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

• Ability to lift/move/relocate items up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; Prolonged standing up to 70% of the time
• Walking long distances; Walking over uneven or mountainous terrain
• Repetitive hand motions (typing/tool use/etc.)
• Ability to see details at close range; Ability to see details at a distance; Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps/graphs/warning indicators/etc.)
• Driving a company or personal vehicle
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Complex problem solving and decision making
• Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
• Writing reports/proposals/or technical documentation
• Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities
• Communicating effectively with clients/team members/and stakeholders
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: This position is primarily field oriented and will range from 8-12 hours daily. HGL remediation projects typically occur 5 to 6 days per week. Projects are long duration and HGL attempts to maintain rotations for work life balance approximately every 4 weeks for a duration of 1 week off. This rotation is a target and not guaranteed. 

Office Type: Project site, field work. Office work is minimal.

Travel: A minimum of 70% of each month is onsite.

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

This specific role supports U.S. Federal government contracts which require employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges. 

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $73,593 - $110,389. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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