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Construction Superintendent - Heavy Civil

MJ Hughes Construction
Vancouver, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
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At MJ Hughes, the construction superintendent will lead and manage the on-site construction team, oversee all work on site, and coordinate all the activities of a construction site according to the project plans and specifications.

  • Superintendents will work with project teams including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Foreman, Field Personnel, and other office departments to deliver successful projects to owners on time and on budget with the desired level of quality.
  • The construction superintendent will be responsible for orderliness on-site and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • You will ensure quality standards are met, and all equipment and materials are always available on-site. You will liaise with inspection authorities regarding approvals.
  • Their duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites.
  • Superintendents must be strong leaders, pro-active, and perform well under pressure.
  • Superintendents must be able to travel as needed for projects and be flexible to work various schedules as the project requires.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the on-site construction team.
  • Coordinating and overseeing all work on site.
  • Attending production meetings.
  • Reviewing and becoming familiar with the schedule and budget and ensuring adherence to these.
  • Ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Placing orders for materials and is responsible for equipment and materials on site.
  • Following the project timeline to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Monitoring and ensuring on-site safety compliance, cleanliness, and orderliness.
  • Maintaining records for site personnel such as daily field reports, field orders, and RFIs.
  • Liaising with inspection authorities regarding approvals.
  • Create and execute project schedule and look ahead schedules.
  • Keep timecard for crews with quantities of work installed weekly.
  • Recognize changes to the scope of work or contract and notify project manager.
  • Conduct weekly toolbox safety talks.
  • Provide dimensional and elevation layout for crews and inspect the work for accuracy and quality.
  • Model a positive and professional attitude for crew.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and discipline when needed to crew members.
  • Correct any unsafe acts or conditions on project site immediately.

Job Requirements

  • 5 years as a construction superintendent.
  • Proficient in MS Office Word and Excel.
  • Proficient with taking and uploading digital photographs.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and to operate heavy equipment.
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, survey stakes.
  • Able to effectively communicate with craftworkers, management and clients.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Be a forward thinker to schedule crews, equipment and materials in advance of when the work is to be performed onsite.
  • Create and execute look ahead schedules.
  • Prior experience managing crews.
  • Prior experience using HCSS Heavy Job or other electronic daily record keeping tools.
  • Prior experience with constructing stream channels, culverts, road improvements, underground wet utilities, cast in place concrete structures including bridges and retaining walls, concrete and steel repairs, ADA and site concrete.

Measurement Of Performance

  • Safety record of yourself and trade persons under your supervision.
  • Customer, co-worker, and management satisfaction.
  • Quality of work produced by trade persons under your supervision and subcontractors under your supervision.
  • Overall attitude.
  • Cost performance (profitability or ability to make budgets).
  • Schedule performance (ability to complete work within budgeted durations).
  • Care of tools and equipment.
  • Recordkeeping & Paperwork.

Motivating or helping others on the project to succeed or grow.

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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