Field Superintendent - Construction jobs in Anchorage, AK

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule with 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start and 12 paid holidays.

• More than 19 Federal healthcare plans with plans for employee, employee plus one, and employee plus family available. ANTHC covers 80% of all health insurance premiums and 100% of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and AD&D.

• 401(a) retirement plan; ANTHC will contribute 3% of your annual compensation to the plan account each year, with up to an additional 5% match with a 6-year vesting schedule.

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent care are also available.

• Onsite Child Care is available in a brand new education facility.
  

• Onsite free gym access. Additional gym, rock climbing wall and salt-water pool available at the Alaska Pacific University for a small fee per semester. Steep discounts on outdoor equipment rentals for your Alaskan adventures!

• Tuition reductions for employees and their eligible dependents at the Alaska Pacific University.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general direction implements sanitation & health facility construction projects in rural Alaska. The position involves hands-on skills in facility construction in rural Alaska. Projects are typically completed in a "force account" setting through a cooperative agreement between the ANTHC and the local community government.

Responsibilities:

Assists in pre-construction activities with community, initial visit of project site and participates in design review meetings.

Reviews project designs and provide suggestions for improvements, estimates labor, materials, and equipment and task durations.

Schedules appropriate trades and skill set, completes Material Take-Off.

Works and manages construction effort from project site, supervising, scheduling, and directing skilled and unskilled labor forces.

Coordinates equipment use and material transportation, conducts project activities and quality assurance measures in accordance with ANTHC guidelines and enforces ANTHC Safety Program.

Coordinates labor requirements and administrative functions with local government, submits daily production reports/project logs to include project photos, and maintains equipment use and preventative maintenance records.

Compiles record drawings and testing certification as needed.

Observe and comply with all Federal, State, and local building codes and ordinances, and the ANTHC Standard of Conduct.

Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Knowledge of rural Alaska logistics, conditions, and construction materials.

· Knowledge of cold weather construction.

· Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

· Knowledge in construction management.

· Skill in sanitation (water, sewer and solid waste) and/ or primary care (rural clinics) facilities construction

· Skill in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of construction projects and crews.

· Skill in interpreting written construction plans and specifications.

· Skill in preparing material take-offs for the purpose of material ordering.

· Skill in communicating effectively with construction staff, engineers, field employees, and community workers and residents.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory – Seven (7) years skilled trade work experience in carpentry, heavy equipment operation, heavy equipment mechanic, plumbing, electrical, pipe/utility installation (water and sewer), and/or concrete. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. AND Supervisory – Two (2) years of proven employee supervision experience in construction.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Journeyman certification in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, heavy equipment operation and/or mechanic, plumbing, electrical, pipe/utility installation – water and sewer, concrete work; OR verifiable skills equivalent to a journey level designation. According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications and licenses.

MINIMUM LICENSE QUALIFICATION

Valid State Driver’s license is required. Possess a current CDL or ability to obtain within six months from hire date. Possess ability to obtain Alaska Driver’s license within six months from hire date.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may occur in uncomfortable positions, while frequently bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, and climbing. Work occurs mostly outdoors in all types of weather and field conditions such as rain, fog, snow, mud, and cold weather. Extensive travel to rural communities in small single engine airplanes is required. Time on site may vary from several weeks for small jobs to several months for larger jobs.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position is physically demanding and requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.

TYPICAL CAREER PROGRESSION AND PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY

Most Superintendents will begin employment at the Superintendent I (entry) level. Advancement to the II and III (senior) levels of the position will be based on performance, level of responsibility, and experience accordingly. Criteria for Superintendent level I, II, and III:

Level Years’ Experience Project Complexity (per season)

Superintendent I 7 years/ 2 years Supervisory Small/ Up to $1 million

Superintendent II 10 years/ 4 years Supervisory Small to Medium/ Up to $2 million

Superintendent III 12 years/ 6 years Supervisory Medium to Large/ $2-5 million