Construction Superintendent

Dawson; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Laukoa seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead Hawaii-based federal construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets while complying with UFC and EM 385-1-1 requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in field superintendent roles and 5+ years on federal contracts with strong coordination of stakeholders and client relations. A valid driver's license is required, with installation access possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction superintendent experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing federal construction projects, including USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or other federal clients.
• Experience leading projects valued between $5 million and $50 million.
• Thorough understanding of federal construction contracts, sequencing, scheduling, and quality management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain installation access.

Responsibilities

• Direct all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including short-term look-ahead plans and daily work activities.
• Ensure all work complies with contract documents, project specifications, UFC requirements, EM 385-1-1, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead project safety efforts and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings, safety briefings, and subcontractor planning sessions.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, design issues, and schedule impacts while minimizing project risk.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and final turnover requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, manpower logs, production tracking, and schedule updates.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, SSHO, designers, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Support project planning, change management, schedule recovery efforts, and successful project execution.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and client-focused jobsite.

Skills

Construction supervision

Federal project experience

Project management

Reading drawings

Leadership

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000

Laukoa is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on federal construction projects throughout Hawaii. The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management of construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contract requirements, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a proven field leader with extensive federal construction experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining exceptional relationships with government clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including short-term look-ahead plans and daily work activities.
• Ensure all work complies with contract documents, project specifications, UFC requirements, EM 385-1-1, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead project safety efforts and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings, safety briefings, and subcontractor planning sessions.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, design issues, and schedule impacts while minimizing project risk.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and final turnover requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, manpower logs, production tracking, and schedule updates.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, SSHO, designers, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Support project planning, change management, schedule recovery efforts, and successful project execution.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and client-focused jobsite.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction superintendent experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing federal construction projects, including experience with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or other federal clients.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects valued between $5 million and $50 million.
• Thorough understanding of federal construction contracts, construction sequencing, scheduling, and quality management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain installation access.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Experience with commissioning, secure facilities, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities.
• Current or previous experience on USACE or NAVFAC projects.

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.