General Superintendent Sr Supervisor

HKA Enterprises; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions firm is seeking an experienced General Construction Superintendent. The role involves overseeing construction projects, managing team operations, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Ideal candidates will have significant onsite experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. The position is primarily field-based across various locations with opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct construction site experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity as a General Foreman or Site Superintendent.
• Strong understanding of pre-design and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.
• Perform onsite activities including inspections and walkdowns.

Skills

Construction site experience

Supervisory experience

Project schedule management

Knowledge of MEP systems

Facilitate project meetings

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Posted: 09/18/2025 Industry: Management Job Number: 198797 Pay Rate: $72 / hour

Job Description

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3 rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs, and this role is to support Jacobs’ work through HKA

Overview

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned and collaborative General Construction Superintendent to join our Conshohocken, PA office, supporting site-based projects across the Northeast. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in dynamic environments where coordination, communication, and execution are key to project success. You’ll oversee daily planning and scheduling at active construction sites, ensuring that teams, materials, and equipment are aligned to meet project goals. A strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship is essential at Jacobs. As a people-focused leader, you’ll foster team development, inspire purpose, and help individuals grow in their careers. Your leadership will keep our projects connected and moving forward—and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Location is Eastern Pennsylvania (Conshohocken office) based – but working on sites: Majority of time based at: West Point PA, Swiftwater, PA Wilmington DE. There is potential to travel to multiple future program sites and across different industry projects including Semiconductor, Data Center, Energy & Power, Aviation, and Water. Huge potential to stay on with Jacobs long term.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct construction site experience
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity as a General Foreman, Site Superintendent, or Site-Based Construction Manager
• Strong understanding of pre-design and pre-construction phases, building systems and technologies, contract management, project delivery methods, and stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to manage and maintain complex project schedules
• Experience supporting both pre-dynamic and dynamic start-up processes
• Demonstrated success managing industrial manufacturing projects valued between $25 million and $500 million
• Working knowledge of commissioning and qualification processes, particularly related to MEP systems
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred but not required
• Life Science / Biopharma manufacturing facility construction experience
• Knowledge and experience of starting up equipment and systems in manufacturing facility
• Day-to-day management of systems until project turnover
• Understanding of the regulatory process and requirements associated with the qualification of biopharma manufacturing process systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct project meetings with contractors and stakeholders
• Maintain official project documentation files and logs
• Perform onsite activities including inspections and walkdowns; may include construction or field administration tasks
• Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications, and other project deliverables to support turnover
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications and drawings
• Support the project management team in change management and monthly invoicing
• Track work in place and construction progression
• Coordinate and manage daily tasks to support project schedule activities and accurate reporting
• Foster a cooperative partnership between client, contractor, and stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure project success
• Spend 65-85% of time in the field coordinating with Superintendents and Trade Foremen; 10-30% in meetings/planning (project-based adjustments)
• Champion a proactive safety culture by conducting safety walkdowns and reinforcing site-specific protocols

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. We are an EEO employer and participate in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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