Construction Manager/Airfield Superintendent (Federal Program)

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Site Superintendent III to support a runway rehabilitation project at on base. This position is a contingent-to-employee opportunity supporting a critical federal aviation infrastructure program.

The Construction Manager / Site Superintendent will oversee daily construction operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage project execution, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements. This individual will serve as the primary field representative and work closely with the Program Manager, Project Manager, Site Engineer, subcontractors, client representatives, and project stakeholders to successfully execute the project.

The ideal candidate will possess experience managing airfield, aviation, transportation, heavy civil, military, or other large-scale infrastructure construction projects and demonstrate a proven ability to lead complex field operations in an active airfield environment.

Location: Remote

Expected Outcomes:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of field construction activities associated with the runway rehabilitation project.
• Direct daily construction operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Interface with military personnel, government representatives, subcontractors, utility providers, and other third parties regarding construction activities.
• Review construction specifications, drawings, schedules, and technical documents.
• Evaluate constructability of design elements and provide recommendations to improve project execution.
• Assist in preparing subcontractor bidder lists and support subcontractor procurement efforts.
• Participate in construction bid evaluations and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors to support project milestones and airfield operational requirements.
• Review subcontractor schedules, work plans, quality control plans, and safety procedures.
• Determine material quantities, coordinate deliveries, and manage equipment and labor resources necessary to perform the work.
• Perform daily reporting of labor, equipment, material utilization, and production quantities to support cost and schedule management.
• Review approved budgets against actual job costs and productivity factors with the Program Manager.
• Identify and document scope changes and potential change order conditions.
• Assist project management in reviewing and approving subcontractor invoices.
• Perform Health and Safety oversight activities and ensure compliance with Weston, client, OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively address field issues impacting schedule, quality, or cost performance.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, field logs, inspection records, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Support project closeout activities and final turnover documentation.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Program Manager.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Positive attitude with strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising heavy civil, transportation, aviation, military, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades on active construction sites.
• Understanding of runway, taxiway, airfield paving, concrete, asphalt, grading, and drainage construction activities preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schematics, schedules, and technical documents.
• Ability to verify grades and elevations using survey and laser equipment.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project controls.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety best practices.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 safety standards preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Customer-focused with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Self-starter capable of working independently while leading field personnel and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding schedule requirements.
• Ability to interact professionally with government personnel, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project staff.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours, night shifts, weekends, or phased construction schedules as required by airfield operations.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of progressively responsible construction management, superintendent, or field leadership experience.
• Experience managing runway, airfield, aviation, transportation, heavy civil, paving, or federal construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working on Department of Defense (DoD), USACE, NAVFAC, FAA, or other federal construction projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality control and construction practices associated with airfield infrastructure projects preferred.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or current 8-Hour Refresher Certification preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access credentials and meet all installation security requirements.

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.