Construction Superintendent-Usace

NEW CONTRACT-NEW PROJECT AWARD Construction Superintendent‑USACE

Location:

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is hiring a new team to support our USACE contract working on Joint Base Lewis McChord. We’re seeking a Construction Superintendent‑USACE to manage the day-to-day construction operations. This position requires knowledge in every stage of the construction process with supervisory responsibilities over multiple subcontractors. The Superintendent should have a strong construction background with DoD and USACE projects.

CLPE is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering firm with more than twenty years’ experience in electrical utility system ownership, upgrades, maintenance and operations through our sister company, City Light & Power. CLPE offers a wide range of power system engineering services to investor‑owned, municipal, cooperative, government, industrial, and commercial customers.

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• Coordinate, plan, and supervise subcontractors and/or craft activities ensuring adherence to plans and specifications.
• Monitor contractor production, schedule, and performance.
• Complete contractor daily reports and inspections.
• Initiate problem solving and perform repairs on any required work‑related equipment, in a timely manner.
• Assist subcontractors with Federal procedures and rules.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements for all stakeholders, to support and achieve zero injuries, incidents, or accidents.
• Report and address all potential safety concerns/incidents/issues promptly.
• Document and record any injury or near miss incident that may occur on the jobsite.
• Develop and maintain CPM schedule.
• Understand and evaluate risk and cost of overtime schedules. Ensure subcontractor buy‑in of overtime or crew change requirements.
• Maintain and routinely communicate look ahead and project schedules.
• Hold subcontractors accountable to established schedules.
• Measure and report on projected vs. actual baseline schedule throughout project.
• Review and monitor job costs with the Project Manager.
• Manage the labor recap process, to include management reporting of labor and supervision costs.
• Close review of project personnel timecards to ensure accuracy and appropriate job charging.
• Ensure correct Davis Bacon job classifications are used.
• Manage Purchase Orders, and subsequent comparisons to budgets.
• Coach, mentor, supervise project personnel on construction practices and techniques.
• Work in coordination with the Project Manager, ensure project personnel are adequately trained and accountable in their functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience as a Superintendent on federal government projects.
• Ten (10) years' previous experience with USACE or federal government construction projects.
• Ability to monitor all trades.
• OSHA 30 Certified
• EM 385-1-1 Training
• USACE CQM training and certification.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and verbal / written communication skills are required.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• A valid driver's license with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy is required.

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $100,000-$130,000/annual based on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

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