Quality Field Superintendent

Sundt Construction; Patagonia (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Educational assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sundt Construction seeks a seasoned Quality Field Superintendent to lead inspection and quality verification across projects. You will manage inspectors, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and safety protocols.

You will oversee ITPs, method statements, and test procedures while guiding a team toward quality and timely project milestones. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in construction quality control.

Qualifications

• ACI certification preferred.
• Experience supervising multi-discipline inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM/ACI/DOT/ICC standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification required.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary inspection contact for client, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate handover documentation for system acceptance and client approval.
• Direct field inspection activities across disciplines (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical).
• Ensure inspections comply with safety protocols and contract requirements.
• Review inspection reports, weld logs, and material traceability records.
• Mentor inspectors and technicians to ensure accuracy and coverage.
• Lead quality audits, readiness reviews, and progress summaries.

Skills

ACI certification

ICC inspector

NICET

OSHA 30

Reading drawings and specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in construction management or engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Field Superintendent is the senior field inspection authority responsible for supervising and coordinating all inspection and quality verification activities on a project or across multiple job sites. This role ensures that construction operations comply with contract documents, technical specifications, regulatory codes, and company quality standards. The Quality Field Superintendent leads a team of inspectors across various disciplines and serves as the primary quality interface between field operations, subcontractors, engineers, and client representatives.

Job Summary

The Quality Field Superintendent is the senior field inspection authority responsible for supervising and coordinating all inspection and quality verification activities on a project or across multiple job sites. This role ensures that construction operations comply with contract documents, technical specifications, regulatory codes, and company quality standards. The Quality Field Superintendent leads a team of inspectors across various disciplines and serves as the primary quality interface between field operations, subcontractors, engineers, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for inspection-related matters with the client, third-party inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate documentation handover for system acceptance, commissioning, and final client approval.
• Direct and oversee all field inspection activities, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialty disciplines as required by project scope.
• Ensure all inspections are performed safely and in accordance with site-specific safety protocols.
• Ensure that work-in-progress, materials, and completed construction activities conform to contract requirements, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Manage and verify the execution of Inspection and Test Plans {ITPs), method statements, and test procedures.
• Participate in pre-activity meetings, constructability reviews, and inspection readiness meetings.
• Participate in quality audits, walkthroughs, and readiness reviews.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and milestone inspection summaries for project management and quality leadership.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout the field workforce and inspection team.
• Review and approve inspection reports, weld logs, material traceability records, test data, and turnover documentation.
• Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, ICC), and quality plans to ensure accurate inspection execution.
• Supervise, schedule, and mentor inspectors and technicians to ensure coverage, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in field execution and inspection methodology.
• Track nonconformance reports (NCRs), oversee corrective actions, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 1O+ years of experience in field inspection or quality assurance/control on major construction or transportation projects.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) preferred certification.
• Experience supervising multi-discipline inspection teams on large-scale or complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, DOT, ICC, etc.).
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ICC Special Inspector certifications preferred (e.g., Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel & Bolting).
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration and issue resolution.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.