Onsite Field Construction Lead — Industrial Fire Protection

Arcadis; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Field Construction Supervisor to join the ACS Team, overseeing field construction activities at industrial facilities with emphasis on AFFF foam-transition and fire suppression systems. This role involves extensive travel to project sites across the United States, serving as the owner's on-site representative.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction supervision, experience with industrial facilities, and knowledge of fire protection systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction supervision or management experience; 3+ years in industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in active industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems (sprinkler, foam, deluge, detection, alarm).
• Experience with contractor scheduling, safety oversight, and quality control.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner's on-site field representative during construction activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, staffing, productivity, and compliance with requirements.
• Verify construction aligns with drawings, specs, permits, and codes; conduct site inspections.
• Coordinate field activities with facility operations and project stakeholders.
• Assist with change orders, RFIs, and progress reporting.

Skills

Construction supervision

Industrial facilities oversight

Documentation/reporting

Problem solving & communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (desirable)

Tools

NFPA standards knowledge

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Field Construction Supervisor to join the ACS Team, overseeing field construction activities at industrial facilities with emphasis on AFFF foam-transition and fire suppression systems. This role involves extensive travel to project sites across the United States, serving as the owner's on-site representative.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction supervision, experience with industrial facilities, and knowledge of fire protection systems.