North Wind Group

Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Title: Fuels Superintendent
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (75-100%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Since 2012, Silver Mountain has performed over $52 million in a variety of construction projects ranging from design-build to repair and renovation in a variety of locations. Silver Mountain manages both task order IDIQ contracts as well as competitive bid and sole source projects, including 100% design, design-build, demolition, facilities repair, DOD fuels systems, and new construction. Silver Mountain is a certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business headquartered in Alaska with offices nationwide.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Site Superintendent will be assigned to Department of Defense (DoD) construction project(s) located in various regions. Superintendent is responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production. This individual will be responsible for directing, managing, supervising and coordinating the work and activities of the various trade groups on the work site to meet requirements and specifications as described in the statement of work or contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that the project maintains the required schedule by organizing, planning, monitoring, and inspecting work.
  • Good communications skills, verbal and written
  • Prepare schedules or assist scheduler for pay estimates and 3–week look ahead.
  • Prepare takeoff or assist project engineer with all required materials and ensure that materials and equipment are delivered to the site on time.
  • Assist project engineer in defining subcontract scope of work and verifying that the subcontractor is on the project when required and progress in accordance with the schedule.
  • Oversee that the activities of various workers do not interfere with one another.
  • Inspect the work of each trade and confirm that not only the quality of the work is up to standard, but that the work is being built in accordance with the plans and specifications.
  • Plan and run weekly progress meeting and assist in the performance of Quality Control preparatory meetings and inspection.
  • Computer use and knowledge of MS Word /Excel /PowerPoint /Primavera -P6
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Assist with project estimates, bid packages, and schedule preparation and budgets.
  • The position roles and responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, or Engineering, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) as a Site Superintendent, in construction of the installation of work including petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) facilities, tank rehabilitation, tank cleaning and repairs and emergency inspection
  • OR High school Diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years construction experience (within the last 10 years) as a Site Superintendent with training in engineering and construction management
  • Completion of 30-HR OSHA Construction Safety course or EM 385-1-1
  • Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, codes, and guidance

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate work requirements with various staff and subcontractors
  • Able to communicate both written and verbally in English
  • Computer use and knowledge of MS Word /Excel
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change construction environment
  • Knowledge of acceptable construction site practices including occupational safety and health regulations
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, DoD, state, local codes and regulation

Special Requirements:

  • Must pass pre-employment background check.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
  • Must have a valid driver license.
  • Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of the Construction for Quality Management for Contractor course desired
  • Familiar with requirements of USACE EM-385-1-1, and experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability and OSHA 30-hour certification with Construction Health & Safety Technician certification desired
  • DoD construction experience and experience as a Site Superintendent of projects in remote and/or austere environments is desirable
  • API 653 certification and/or API 570 NACE CIP Certification (any level), STI Tank Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector, ASNT Level II or III Certification, Quality Control Management (QCM) Course is desirable
  • Working knowledge of RMS is desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The position requires working at the construction job site for extended periods of time. The position may require working during weekends and extended hours in order to meet deadlines.



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.

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