Full Job Description
LOCATION: This is a traveling/project site based position requiring onsite presence at assigned project locations throughout the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel based on project needs.
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 + Per diem for eligible traveling employees.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking an experienced Site Superintendent/Quality Control Manager (QCM)/Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee field operations on federal construction projects involving Department of Defense (DoD) fuel systems and industrial infrastructure.
Job Functions:
Site Superintendent Responsibilities
• Manage all daily construction activities from project mobilization through closeout.
• Supervise craft personnel, subcontractors, and field staff to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate and schedule field activities while maintaining project milestones.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, field logs, schedules, and progress updates.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, and contract requirements to ensure compliance.
• Monitor project budgets and provide rough-order cost estimates for field changes.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and other internal teams.
• Serve as the primary field liaison with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Attend project meetings, in-briefs, and out-briefs.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, quality, and schedule.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or quality deficiencies exist.
Quality Control Responsibilities
• Implement and manage the USACE Three-Phase Quality Control Process.
• Perform preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Maintain QC reports, deficiency logs, testing documentation, and submittal tracking.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and the Industrial Services Quality Manual.
• Verify all required plans and specifications are available during inspections.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with project teams and clients.
Safety Responsibilities
• Administer the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Health & Safety Plan.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and site audits.
• Manage work permits including confined space, hot work, excavation, and other required permits.
• Verify required safety certifications for employees and subcontractors.
• Document competent persons for applicable work activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Submit required safety reports and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all project activities.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience as a DoD Site Superintendent
• 5+ years of experience as a DoD Construction QCM
• 3+ years of experience as a DoD Construction SSHO
• USACE or NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification (current within the last five years)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (within the past five years)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States
• Ability to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
Preferred Certifications
• API 570 Piping Inspector Certification.
• API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification.
• NACE Level I Coating Inspector Certification.
• Steel Tank Institute (STI) Tank Systems Inspector Certification.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current annual refresher.
• 24-Hour Fall Protection Competent Person Certification.
• Annual EM 385-1-1 continuing education (8 hours).