Superintendent - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Bilfinger; Fort Lewis (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger seeks a Superintendent to oversee Joint Base Lewis McChord construction sites in Washington. The role ensures on-time, on-budget completion with strong safety culture and leadership of subcontractors.

Responsibilities include project oversight, subcontractor management, scheduling, and enforcing HSEQ guidelines across multiple sites, with travel as needed. A 4+ year background in commercial/industrial GC is required, and a relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction (commercial or industrial GC).
• Strong ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple resources.
• Demonstrated integrity aligned with company values and teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: manage scope of work, safety and progress reporting on site.
• Subcontractor Management: supervise subcontractors and site operations per policy.
• Scheduling: outline schedules with Project Manager and ensure milestones are met.
• Safety: enforce Health, Safety, Environment and Quality guidelines and OSHA/EM385.1.1 standards.
• Travel between project sites and occasional/regular site attendance as required.

Skills

Adaptability

Integrity

Teamwork

Communication

Tech fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Superintendent - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Fort Lewis, Washington, USA, 98433

Onsite Work

Job ID: 71751

Fort Lewis

Washington

98433

US

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

The Role

Oversees the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. Responsible for the performance of all subcontractors ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors to adopt safety as a culture.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Ability to manage all resources, to include vendors, subcontractors, time, and more, as well as, prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines and successfully deliver high-quality projects
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Work with Project Manager to review and provide input on the project scope of work and development; Control all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements, noise and dust control, non-interruption of Owner activities, and utility shutdown procedures; Organize daily safety inspections of jobsite and personnel to ensure all working conditions and work habits are following company, contract, and government standards; Complete daily project reports, recording progress on the contract intranet website; Manage punch-list completion and project closeout
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and job site operations for job order contracts in accordance with Centennial's Superintendent’s Manual
• Scheduling: Work with the Project Manager in outlining project timetable and evaluate and update schedules as needed to ensure that project activities progress according to plan; Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met
• Safety: Ensure compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)
• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment and project sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions
• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary
  • The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel
  • The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The compensation range for this role takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to; experience, training, certifications, education, and business needs. It has not been adjusted for geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The compensation range for this position is $75,756.00 - $126,236.00.

For additional information please contactJaime Marie Koerner by email [e-mail].

Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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