Location: Sitka, Alaska
Title: Site Superintendent/SSHO/Environmental Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Weldin Construction, LLC (WCL) is a multi-disciplinary construction company founded in 1991 specializing in commercial and industrial construction in remote locations with challenging logistical requirements. Weldin Construction has proven performance throughout the United States and the Pacific, including projects in Guam, Wake Island, and Johnston Atoll. Weldin is certified under the SBA HUBZone program with over 25 years of experience headquartered in Alaska with offices nationwide.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The on-site triple-hat Superintendent / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) / Environmental Manager is responsible for the daily on-site construction activities, including safety, quality, and production, on the USCG task order under the IDIQ contract in Sitka, AK. The Superintendent directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates all work of subcontractors / trades to meet requirements and specifications as described in the statement of work. The SSHO enforces the requirements of safety for all on-site personnel and visitors at all times and works with program and project staff to develop and implement site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Environmental Manager assists with development and implements site-specific Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for contaminated environmental media identification, mitigation, and safety compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Superintendent:
- Ensures the project maintains the required schedule by organizing, planning, monitoring, and inspecting work.
- Prepares schedules or assist scheduler for pay estimates and 3–week look ahead.
- Prepares takeoffs or assists project manager with all required materials and ensure that materials and equipment are delivered to the site on time.
- Assists project manager in defining subcontract scopes of work and ensuring subcontractors are on the project when required and progress in accordance with the schedule.
- Ensures the activities of various workers do not interfere with one another.
- Inspects the work of each trade and confirms that the quality is up to standard and the work is being built in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Plans and runs weekly progress meetings and assists in the performance of Quality Control preparatory meetings and inspections.
- Reads and interprets plans and specifications.
- Assists with project estimates, bid packages, schedule preparation, and budgets.
- Has stop work authority for potential quality and/or S&H issues
- Approves corrective measures taken and dictates when to resume work.
Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO):
- Implements the company’s health and safety program.
- Conducts and/or participates in associated training, safety meetings, and inspections.
- Supervises safety of all field activities, in-house and subcontract trades, and coordinates site logistics.
- Implements site safety and emergency plans.
- Observes and assists in compliance with subcontractors.
- Coordinates with subcontractors in timely development of activity hazard analysis (AHA) and control measures for scopes.
- Performs daily safety inspections and reporting of inspections.
- Prepares daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other documentation as determined by the company and by the project needs.
- Communicates and supports a proactive culture of Safety.
- Routinely assesses work activities to ensure tasks are performed safely and in accordance with corporate, federal, and state requirements, project scopes/specifications, and APP/AHAs.
- Enforces all regulatory, base, and company specific safety rules.
- Ensures equipment and other project resources are inspected, meet APP safety requirements, and adequate to meet the intended function for the project.
- Provides day-to-day technical overview of on-site project activities.
- Authority to stop work for conditions adverse to quality or safety.
Environmental Manager:
- Implements Government-approved EPP.
- Ensures waste segregation and storage compatibility requirements are met.
- Inspects and manages Satellite Accumulation areas.
- Ensures only authorized personnel add waste to containers.
- Ensures project personnel are trained in 40 CFR requirements in accordance with their position requirements.
- Coordinates removal of waste containers.
- Maintains the Environmental Records binder and required documentation, including environmental permits compliance and close-out.
- Coordinates associated OSHA practices applicable to the environmental work performed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least ten (10) years of recent experience in Construction of which five (5) years as Superintendent and five (5) years as SSHO on federal construction renovation projects with multiple trades.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ dual-hat experience as a Superintendent/SSHO will also be considered.
Skills and Abilities:
- 30- and 10-hour Construction Safety and 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training and certificates.
- Thorough knowledge of EM 385-1-1.
- CPR – First Aid certification.
- Must be experienced in working with environmental regulatory agencies such as Alaska Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
- Must be familiar with the requirements of 40 CFR Protection of Environment, 49 CFR 100-199 Hazardous Materials Transportation, Handling, and Storage Regulations, 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards, and 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
- Must possess a working knowledge of computer systems such as Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and a high-level proficiency in written and verbal communication to discuss work requirements with project stakeholders, including client, staff, and subcontractors.
- Must be a self-starter, well organized, and able to work independently with minimal direction.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
- Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices, including occupational safety and health regulations.
- Able to understand and implement applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to meet the standards required to obtain and hold general clearance for access to military installations.
- Valid Driver’s License compliant with REAL ID ACT.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Must be local to Sitka, AK or willing to relocate.
- Work schedule is six days / week, 10 hours / day.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. The position will include prolonged periods of sitting in order to perform administrative duties.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The position will require work to be performed indoors and outdoors. The employee will be exposed to various weather conditions. Other hazards include, but are not limited to working near heavy equipment, noise hazards, chemicals, cleaning products, asbestos, lead based paint, contaminated soils, road traffic, etc. Work in a remote location, onsite, in Sitka, AK throughout the project duration.
Candidates who reside in SBA designated HUBZone areas will be given special consideration.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
