Superintendent - Oahu - Building Division

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., a Kajima company, is a Hawaii-based company with roots dating back to 1902 when Walter Dillingham obtained a contract to dredge a channel into Pearl Harbor. Since that first dredging project, Hawaiian Dredging has evolved into a leader in the construction industry with projects ranging from the building of residential and military housing, major shopping centers, hotels, resorts, condominiums, office buildings and parking structures to highways, military facilities, industrial projects and renovation and repair work in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Dredging has developed some of the finest construction professionals in Hawaii. We strive to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for our Construction Engineering Program and our projects.

SUPERINTENDENT - OAHU - BUILDING DIVISION (Regular Full Time)

Location: HDCC

With a legacy dating back to 1902, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. has played an integral role in building the structures that define Hawaii. Today, we are the most diversified and largest general contractor in Hawaii with annual revenues well exceeding $500M. Our experience and resources accumulated over the years are reflected through our organization’s five divisions—Building, Commercial, Heavy Civil, Power & Industrial, and Waterfront & Foundation, spanning the gamut of major construction in Hawaii.

With a portfolio that includes many of Hawaii’s most iconic buildings and infrastructure projects, HDCC performs across the spectrum of hospitality, retail/entertainment, commercial, residential, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure projects.

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role leads field operations, coordinates subcontractors and self-performed work, manages labor and equipment, and maintains strong client and team relationships. The Superintendent plays a key role in project financial performance, staff development, and protecting the company’s interests throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and supervise all field construction activities, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and execution.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate field labor, support development of subordinate staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors to align with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Manage daily work plans, labor productivity, equipment usage, and material needs.
• Review self-performed and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with contract documents and quality standards.
• Utilize project schedules (P6 or MS Project) and estimates to guide manpower, durations, and production goals.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, General Superintendents, and Engineers on schedules, safety plans, quality control, and productivity planning.
• Participate in preconstruction and ongoing project meetings, including owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal meetings.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, submittals, change coordination, and project documentation.
• Develop look-ahead schedules, support punch list completion, and assist with project closeout activities.

• Enforce all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies for employees and subcontractors.
• Conduct safety observations, daily site reviews, and hazard analyses.
• Ensure all work meets contractual and company quality standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional client experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent combination of trade apprenticeship and relevant construction experience.
• Minimum 6 years of practical construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in concrete, precast, or wood framing scopes, including residential communities, affordable housing, and other vertical construction projects.
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