Superintendent, Civil & Marine division - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

 

The Superintendent is responsible for leading the day-to-day field execution of civil construction and infrastructure projects throughout Alaska, with particular emphasis on remote, complex, and logistically challenging environments.

 

*NCC's current marine activities are primarily focused on marine logistics and transportation rather than traditional marine construction. Marine construction experience is not required. Candidates with relevant marine construction experience may have opportunities to help develop and expand that capability as the Civil & Marine Division grows.*

 

*This position is located in Anchorage, AK with frequent travel to various project site locations across the state as needed*

Responsibilities

Field Supervision & Production:

• Provide overall field leadership and direction for assigned civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily and weekly field activities in accordance with project schedules, work plans, contract requirements, and production objectives.
• Supervise General Foremen, Foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and other resources to maintain planned production.
• Monitor production against schedule and proactively identify potential delays or constraints.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop short-term and look-ahead schedules and practical execution strategies.
• Coordinate sequencing and interfaces between crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Verify that work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and project procedures.
• Identify field changes, differing site conditions, constructability issues, and other risks and communicate them promptly to the Project Manager.
• Participate in project startup, mobilization, demobilization, and closeout activities.
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Production, Equipment & Cost Control:

• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, material usage, production quantities, and labor/equipment hours.
• Compare actual production with planned quantities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate equipment needs with project management and equipment personnel.
• Identify equipment, manpower, material, and logistical constraints that may affect cost or schedule.
• Support project cost-control efforts through accurate production reporting and timely communication of field conditions.
• Promote efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.

 

Logistics & Marine Support:

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Marine Operations, vessel crews, tug and barge operators, logistics providers, and subcontractors to support project mobilization and field execution.
• Support marine transportation of personnel, equipment, materials, and cargo to remote project locations.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, staging, and movement of equipment and materials as required.
• Plan field activities around transportation schedules, weather, tides, seasonal access, and other remote-site constraints.
• Identify and communicate risks associated with transportation, weather, seasonal access, supply chains, and remote operations.
• Support development and execution of project-specific logistics and mobilization plans.

 

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Lead by example and maintain a strong safety culture across all field operations.
• Enforce NCC, client, regulatory, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct and participate in daily planning meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and site inspections.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Ensure personnel are properly trained, equipped, and authorized to perform assigned work.
• Monitor work for compliance with project quality requirements, drawings, specifications, and approved procedures.
• Support compliance with environmental requirements, permits, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

 

Reporting & Communication:

• Maintain accurate daily reports documenting labor, equipment, production, materials, safety, weather, delays, and site conditions.
• Communicate daily progress, constraints, risks, and upcoming requirements to the Project Manager.
• Participate in project meetings and provide accurate field updates.
• Maintain effective communication among field crews, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and logistics/marine personnel.
• Document field conditions and changes that may affect project scope, schedule, cost, or quality.

 

Leadership & Workforce Development:

• Train, mentor, and develop field personnel; support recruiting and staffing efforts as requested
• Develop capable Foremen and General Foremen who can assume increasing responsibility.
• Establish accountability while creating an environment of teamwork, professionalism, and respect.
• Support workforce development and, consistent with NANA’s mission, maximize opportunities for shareholder participation and development.
• Help identify and develop future field leaders within NCC.
• Represent NCC professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Travel extensively throughout Alaska as required to support project execution.
• Work variable or rotational schedules based on project requirements.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and objectives of the Civil & Marine Division.

Qualifications

Note: Candidates who do not fully meet every minimum requirement outlined in this job description may still be considered for an interview and, if selected, may be offered a position at a level aligned with their experience and qualifications.

 

NCC is committed to identifying individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, mindset, leadership potential, willingness to learn, and commitment to their development. We believe in growing talented professionals into the future project managers and leaders of our organization. Successful candidates will have opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and advance their careers as NCC and the Civil & Marine Division continue to grow.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Ten (10) years of directly relevant construction supervision experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible field supervision experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, remote construction, industrial construction, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising construction crews and coordinating field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute work safely while maintaining production, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods, equipment, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other project documents.
• Ability to effectively coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other field resources.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn project-specific systems and software.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be able to travel extensively throughout Alaska and work variable or rotational schedules.

 

Preferred Requirements:

• Seven (7) to ten (10)+ years of progressively responsible field supervision experience.
• Experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, General Foreman, or equivalent field leadership role on heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on Alaska-based, Arctic, remote, or logistically complex projects.
• Experience with earthwork, aggregate production, utilities, roads, bridges, marine facilities, airports, industrial infrastructure, or other heavy civil construction.
• Experience supervising or supporting open-pit mining or aggregate production operations, including extraction, drilling/blasting, crushing, screening, sizing, stockpiling, and haulage of aggregate or other mineral materials.
• Experience supporting marine logistics, cargo operations, vessel coordination, tug and barge operations, or remote mobilization.
• Experience with federal, state, municipal, mining, oil and gas, transportation, or other industrial clients (USACE, Federal, or State agency project experience preferred.)
• Experience with production tracking, daily reporting, quantity tracking, scheduling, and basic project cost control.
• MSHA training or experience working under MSHA requirements. NCC will provide required MSHA training for employees whose assigned duties or project work require it.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR, competent person, TWIC, or other relevant safety credentials.
• Experience with construction management or project management software.
• Marine construction experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This is primarily a field-based position on active construction sites and in remote locations throughout Alaska.

 

The position requires the ability to travel by commercial and small aircraft, vehicle, vessel, or other transportation methods as project conditions require. Project sites may involve exposure to extreme cold and heat, precipitation, wind, uneven terrain, construction equipment, moderate to high noise levels, and other conditions typical of civil construction and remote Alaska operations.

 

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

 

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Compensation & Benefits

NCC offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including discretionary bonus and merit opportunities, and comprehensive federal employee health benefits. Employees also benefit from career development and advancement opportunities across NCC and the broader NANA organization.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Leadership - Builds trust, sets clear expectations, develops people, and holds teams accountable.

 

Safety & Quality - Leads by example and consistently enforces high safety and quality standards.

Field Execution - Effectively supervises crews and delivers work on schedule and to standard.

 

Communication - Communicates clearly with crews, Project Managers, clients, and logistics/marine personnel.

 

Problem Solving - Identifies issues early and implements practical solutions in the field.

 

Adaptability - Performs effectively in remote, weather-dependent, and logistically complex environments.

 

Cost Awareness - Monitors productivity, equipment, and material usage to support project goals.

 

Professionalism - Maintains composure under pressure and follows through on commitments.