Construction Superintendent/QCM/SSHO (Dual/Triple-Hat) in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Southwind Construction

Southwind Construction, LLC, a Quivera Enterprises company, is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent / Quality Control Manager (QCM) / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support a short-term federal construction project assignment of approximately twelve (12) weeks.

This position combines responsibility for construction operations, quality control management, and site safety oversight into a single field leadership role. The selected individual will serve as the senior on-site representative responsible for directing daily construction activities, implementing the Three-Phase Quality Control Program, administering project safety requirements, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements, EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, approved plans and specifications, and applicable federal standards.

The Superintendent/QCM/SSHO will work directly with the Project Manager, subcontractors, Government representatives, testing agencies, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution from mobilization through closeout.

This position is ideal for a highly experienced federal construction professional with demonstrated experience serving in Superintendent, QCM, and SSHO roles on USACE or other federal construction projects.

• Direct all field operations from mobilization through project closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labor, equipment, materials, deliveries, and site logistics.
• Develop and manage daily work plans, two-week look-ahead schedules, and thirty-day look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor project progress and workforce productivity.
• Identify schedule impacts and implement recovery plans.
• Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract documents and approved schedules.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding project status, risks, resource needs, and changes.
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, testing agencies, and Government representatives.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for field operations, quality, and safety matters.

• Implement and administer the Three-Phase Quality Control Program (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up phases).
• Develop and maintain the project Quality Control Plan.
• Conduct and document daily quality inspections.
• Lead Preparatory Meetings and Initial Phase Meetings for Definable Features of Work (DFOW).
• Verify work complies with contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and third-party quality reviews.
• Review and track submittals, shop drawings, testing reports, and quality documentation.
• Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, and punch-list items and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Maintain RMS/QCS and project quality records when required.
• Prepare Daily Quality Control Reports and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, and project turnover activities.

• Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO).
• Implement and administer the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Verify personnel qualifications, certifications, and training requirements.
• Identify hazards and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, fall protection, excavation safety, confined space procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and other safety controls.
• Conduct accident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain emergency response procedures, emergency equipment, and required safety postings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and Government safety representatives regarding safety compliance.
• Foster and maintain a strong project safety culture.

• Prepare and maintain:
  • Daily Construction Reports
  • Daily Quality Control Reports
  • Daily Safety Reports
  • Inspection Reports
  • Testing Logs
  • Deficiency Logs
  • Corrective Action Reports
  • Accident and Incident Documentation
  • Material Tracking Logs
  • As-Built Documentation
  • Punch Lists and Closeout Records
• Maintain project files in Procore, RMS/QCS, and company-approved systems.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Assist with project reporting requirements and closeout submissions.

• Ensure compliance with SWPPP requirements, erosion control measures, and environmental permits.
• Oversee waste management and housekeeping programs.
• Support spill prevention and environmental reporting requirements.
• Coordinate environmental inspections with regulatory agencies when required.
• Maintain environmental compliance documentation.

• Coordinate punch-list inspections and completion activities.
• Assist with preparation and submission of:
  • O&M Manuals
  • Warranties
  • Commissioning Documentation
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Final Record Drawings
  • Testing Reports
  • DD1354 Documentation (when required)
  • Closeout Documentation Packages
• Support final inspections and Government acceptance activities.
• Coordinate project demobilization and final site restoration.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of construction industry experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years serving in a Superintendent, QCM, SSHO, Project Manager, or similarly responsible field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience on USACE or other federal construction projects.
• Experience implementing the Three-Phase Quality Control Program.
• Experience administering EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal construction quality and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, submittals, schedules, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and construction trades.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment with limited oversight.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing.

• Previous experience serving in dual-hatted or triple-hatted Superintendent/QCM/SSHO roles.
• Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, VA, DoD, DOE, or other federal construction agencies.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects.
• Experience with secure or mission-critical projects.
• Experience utilizing:
  • Procore
  • RMS/QCS
  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CHST
  • STS
  • CSP
  • CCM
  • PMP
  • PE

Candidates should possess current certifications required to perform Superintendent, QCM, and SSHO duties:

• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Hazard Recognition Course
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Hazard Communication Training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training
• Excavation Safety Training
• Scaffolding Competent Person Training
• Aerial Work Platform Competent Person Training
• OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER
• Level I Anti-Terrorism Awareness
• Additional certifications required by the contract

• Temporary Position
• Approximately Twelve (12) Weeks Duration
• Full-Time
• Project Site-Based Position
• Travel may be required
• Immediate availability preferred

Work is performed primarily on active construction sites and includes frequent walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, bending, and navigating uneven terrain. The employee must wear required PPE and safely access ladders, elevated work areas, excavations, and other active construction environments.

The position may involve exposure to heavy equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, vibration, construction hazards, and changing weather conditions. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds may be required.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required Government security clearance, suitability determination, or background investigation.
• Successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned federal construction professional looking for a short-term leadership assignment with significant responsibility and authority. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the project is executed safely, delivered with quality, and completed successfully while serving as the project's primary field leader for operations, quality, and safety.

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