Quality Field Superintendent

Sundt Enterprise

South Carolina

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus eligibility

401K + ESOP

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Wellness credits

FSAs

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Sundt is seeking a Quality Field Superintendent to lead inspection and quality verification across projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specs, and codes. You will supervise inspectors across disciplines and interface with field operations, subcontractors, engineers, and client representatives.

The role emphasizes directing ITPs and test procedures, participating in pre-activity and readiness reviews, and promoting a culture of quality on site.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in field inspection or QA on major construction/transportation projects.
ACI certification preferred.
Experience supervising multi-discipline inspection teams on large projects.
Expert knowledge of ASTM, ACI, DOT, ICC codes.
High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree in CM/engineering or equivalent.
ICC Special Inspector certifications preferred (e.g., Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel & Bolting).
NICET certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
Proficient in reading construction drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Primary contact for inspection matters with client and subcontractors.
Coordinate documentation handover for system acceptance and client approval.
Direct and oversee field inspection activities across disciplines.
Ensure inspections are performed safely per site protocols.
Verify conformance to contract requirements, approved submittals, and codes.
Manage ITPs, method statements, and test procedures.
Participate in pre-activity meetings and readiness reviews.
Participate in quality audits and walkthroughs.
Prepare daily, weekly, and milestone inspection summaries.
Promote a culture of quality and accountability on the field team.
Review inspection reports, weld logs, material traceability, test data and turnover docs.
Interpret project specs, drawings, standards, and quality plans.
Mentor and supervise inspectors and technicians.
Support continuous improvement in field execution and inspection methods.
Track NCRs and oversee corrective actions.

Skills

10+ years

ACI certification

Team leadership

Code knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED; degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

ICC Special Inspector certifications

NICET

OSHA 30

Job description

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.

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:

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

Minimum Job Requirements:

1.1O+ years of experience in field inspection or quality assurance/control on major construction or transportation projects.
2.American Concrete Institute (ACI) preferred certification.
3.Experience supervising multi-discipline inspection teams on large-scale or complex projects.
4.Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, DOT, ICC, etc.).
5.High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6.ICC Special Inspector certifications preferred (e.g., Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel & Bolting).
7.National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
8.OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
9.Proficient in reading construction drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation.
10.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:

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

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.

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