Structures Superintendent (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

Protecnium; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 paid vacation days + 5 sick leave days

Local health insurance

Vehicle and gas provided

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

An international consulting firm is looking for a Structures Superintendent to oversee construction activities in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves leading field operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and coordinating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural construction management and a commitment to maintaining high-quality projects. This is a full-time position with Monday to Friday working hours, offering benefits like paid vacation days, health insurance, and company-provided resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising construction crews and maintaining safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of structural construction processes and quality assurance.
• Ability to coordinate with various disciplines and resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of construction staff to optimize productivity.
• Monitor production targets and implement improvements as necessary.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote safety culture on site.
• Coordinate with field engineers to ensure project specifications are met.
• Plan structural work schedules to align with project milestones.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Crew supervision

Safety leadership

Field engineering coordination

Quality control execution

Job description

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Structures Superintendent to join our team for a Construction Project in Norfolk, Virginia.

Project

tunnel/highway/bridge/structure

Estimated duration

1 year. In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

Summary

Lead and oversee all structural construction activities, including cast‑in‑place concrete works, rebar installation, formwork systems, structural steel, and marine or heavy‑civil structures. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of structural works.

Responsibilities

• Crew Supervision: Direct daily activities of foremen, carpenters, laborers, rebar crews, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and safe work practices.
• Production & Performance: Monitor progress against production targets, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain or improve output.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce site safety standards, conduct toolbox talks, ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Field Engineering Coordination: Work closely with field engineers to interpret drawings, resolve technical issues, verify dimensions, and ensure constructability.
• Schedule Compliance: Plan and sequence structural works to meet project milestones, coordinate with other disciplines, and mitigate delays.
• Quality Control Execution: Oversee inspections, ensure adherence to specifications, review formwork and reinforcement installations, and verify concrete placement quality.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, Day or Night Shifts

Benefits

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance.
• Vehicle, gas, laptop and phone are provided.