Construction Superintendent - UIC Nappairit

UIC Nappairit, LLC is seeking a Superintendent to oversee the construction of civil and vertical structures. This role is responsible for supervising UICN work crews and subcontractors both onsite and offsite, including camp operations. Duties include managing all phases of contract and warranty work, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and coordinating mobilization and demobilization of equipment via barge and air freight. This is a non-exempt, Davis-Bacon position requiring 60–70 hours per week.

Essential functions will include:

• Responsible for supervision, direction and safety of UICN work crews & subcontractors in all aspects of commercial construction.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.
• Adherence to the UICC Policies and Procedures including Shareholder employment opportunities.
• Maintain worker safety and an accident-free work environment in strict compliance with OSHA rules. Perform Quality Control functions.
• Work with Project Manager to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment.
• Work with Project Manager to review and update project schedule and three weeks look ahead scheduling.
• Logistics understanding of barging & air cargo efforts. Unloading, staging & storing of material, food & equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Must be familiar with specific project, owner’s representatives, location of tools and equipment.
• Ability to be responsible for supervision, direction and safety of work crews in all aspects of commercial construction.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.
• Must be committed to worker safety and an accident free work environment and in strict compliance with OSHA rules.
• Must have OSHA 30 hour certification.
• OSHA Competent Person.
• Ability to perform Quality Control Functions.
• Perform independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to operate basic construction equipment, such as forklifts and loaders.
• Have punctual and on time work history.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Familiarity with the specific project, including owner’s representatives, and the location of tools and equipment.

• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and three (3) year clean driving record.
• Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of construction experience.

• 7–10 years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Experience working on remote school construction projects.

• Experience managing remote construction projects.

• Familiarity with cloud-based construction management systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.

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.

Physical Conditions for Job Performance:

• The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform essential job functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to:

  • Sit for extended periods.

  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

  • Talk and hear clearly.

  • Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.