General Superintendent; Major Tunnel & Transportation Infrastructure Project
Listed on 2026-07-11
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Construction
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Engineering
Site Manager, Civil Engineering
Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services (). We are currently looking for a General Superintendent to join our team for a major tunnel and transportation infrastructure project in Virginia, USA (on-site position).
ProjectMajor Tunnel, Highway, and Transportation Infrastructure Works.
Estimated duration of the position6–9 months. In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.
SummaryThe General Superintendent will lead and oversee all roadway and structural construction activities inside an existing tunnel, ensuring safe, efficient, and coordinated execution across all field operations. The role is responsible for managing field teams, discipline superintendents, subcontractors, production targets, logistics, quality, and safety while coordinating closely with Project Management, Engineering, QA/QC, Survey, and HSE teams.
Main Responsibilities- Lead all field operations within the tunnel environment.
- Coordinate roadway, structural, and heavy civil construction activities.
- Supervise discipline superintendents, foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
- Plan work sequencing, access control, logistics, and daily construction activities.
- Ensure compliance with project schedules and production targets.
- Enforce safety procedures and best practices for underground construction.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Field Engineering, Survey, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
- Monitor construction quality and support inspection activities.
- Resolve constructability issues, field conflicts, and technical challenges.
- Prepare and review daily progress reports and production updates.
- Optimize manpower, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across the project.
Monday to Friday – 12-hour night shifts, with alternating Saturdays.
Benefits- Working for an international company currently expanding.
- 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
- Travel:
Round-trip flight at the beginning and end of the project if necessary. - Hotel:
Two weeks of accommodation if necessary. - Vehicle provided.
- Gas provided.
- Company laptop provided.
- Company phone provided.
- Medical insurance:
The company will contribute 50% and the remaining 50% will be deducted from the employee's paycheck.
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