What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Superintendent position at Protingent?
Job Description
Position Title: Commercial Construction Superintendent
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Construction Superintendent with our client in Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Title: Commercial Construction Superintendent
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Construction Superintendent with our client in Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of subcontractors performing complex construction activities at the launch pad site
- Daily coordination of construction operations, labor allocation, and equipment utilization
- Implementation of quality control measures ensuring all work meets standards and construction documents
- Enforcement of site safety protocols in compliance with aerospace industry requirements
- Daily monitoring of construction progress against project schedule with proactive issue resolution
- Technical review of construction methodologies for specialized launch infrastructure
- Collaboration with engineering teams on field issues related to launch pad specifications
- Maintenance of detailed daily logs, progress reports, and construction documentation
- Field-level problem identification and resolution to maintain schedule and budget integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or suitable experience with similar project scope and scale
- 10 years of experience in construction supervision.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
- Demonstrated experience supervising construction of complex concrete structures and mechanical systems
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously
- Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices
- Ability to read and interpret complex construction documents and engineering drawings
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Capable of walking, climbing, and navigating active construction sites
- May require lifting up to 25 pounds
- Must be willing to travel to launch sites as needed
- May require extended hours during critical construction phases
- May require participation in shift operations
- Prior experience in aerospace, power generation, or similar industrial facilities
- Lead construction superintendent on projects of similar scope and scale
- Experience with launch pad, test stand, or similar specialized infrastructure construction
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and requirements
- Experience in remote or logistically challenging construction environments
- Understanding of cryogenic systems, high-pressure piping, or specialized aerospace infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Merritt Island, FL (Onsite)
- Pay rate: TBD
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
- 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.