Construction Superintendent_ Darwin, NT, Australia

SLSCO; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Superintendent to oversee civil infrastructure projects. This role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining client relationships while adhering to project budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, particularly on federal projects, and a strong educational background in construction or engineering. Join a dynamic team that values professionalism and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making a significant impact in the civil infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years as Superintendent or Construction Manager on projects valued $10M+.
• Current OSHA 30-hour & EM 385-1-1 certifications are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction operations to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness.
• Coordinate with design team to resolve urgent construction issues.
• Provide oversight and management of safety and quality programs.

Skills

Construction Management

Client Relationship Management

Safety Management

Quality Control

MS Office Proficiency

English Fluency

Education

2-yr or 4-yr Degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LocationDarwin, NT, AustraliaPosition

SLS is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent interested in international travel to join a fast-growing and dynamic Federal Division that is aggressively pursuing civil infrastructure opportunities across the Indo-Pacific Region with federal clients, such as the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC).

The Project Superintendent will be responsible for managing all construction efforts of subcontractors and self-performing crews to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and of the highest quality. The Project Superintendent will be responsible to the Project Manager or Project Executive and will regularly interface with Client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Superintendent reporting to an experienced Project Manager or Project Executive
• Manage and maintain a healthy client relationship while protecting company interests.
• Manage all construction operations in alignment with the project budget to preserve profitability.
• Manage all construction operations to ensure conformance with contract plans and specifications.
• Manage all construction operations to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness per the schedule.
• Manage the efforts of subcontractors and self-performing crews to earn their respect and loyalty.
• Manage all Field Superintendents assigned to the project and direct their daily activities.
• Manage site logistics to minimize restrictions and ensure resources are deployed efficiently.
• Provide oversight and management of the safety program through the Safety Manager.
• Provide oversight and management of the quality program through the QC Manager.
• Provide frequent and accurate construction updates to the Project Scheduler.
• Conduct weekly (daily if needed) construction meetings to identify and resolve all open issues.
• Coordinate directly with design team to resolve urgent construction issues.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly reports are completed fully, accurately, and timely.
• Ensure the highest levels of professionalism and respect are always maintained on site.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager or Project Executive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ yrs as Superintendent or Construction Manager on civil infrastructure projects valued $10M+; required
• 2-yr or 4-yr Degree in construction or engineering related fields; strongly desired
• Current OSHA 30-hour & EM 385-1-1; strongly desired.
• Experience working on federal project with DOD/USACE/NAVFAC; strongly desired.
• Proficiency with a computer and with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel); required.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluent English; required.
• Ability to successfully pass background/security check; required.
• Secret or above Security Clearance; strongly desired.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.