DoD SkillBridge: Superintendent
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Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship: Superintendent
SkillBridge Host Company: Semper Tek, Inc.
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Southeast Region (poss states TN, KY, GA, FL, AL, or WV)
Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply:
- Go to and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
- Return to this posting and click ‘Apply’.
Overview
The Superintendent Intern supports field operations on mid-size and moderately complex construction projects for Semper Tek, Inc. Under the guidance of experienced Superintendents and the Operations Team, the intern will assist in overseeing daily construction activities to help ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract documents, schedule, budget, and quality standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to jobsite management, safety, coordination, and quality control, with regular presence on active construction sites and potential travel as required.
Objective/Purpose
The Superintendent Intern will support the field team in coordinating construction activities and maintaining project performance. This internship is designed to provide exposure to managing jobsite operations, including safety, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control. Interns will assist with planning work activities, documenting jobsite progress, and supporting communication between stakeholders, building a strong foundation in field leadership.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating daily construction activities on assigned projects
- Support adherence to project documents, including schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Assist in monitoring and reinforcing jobsite safety in alignment with OSHA and EM385 standards
- Support coordination of multiple scopes or work areas on active job sites
- Assist in maintaining professional relationships with clients and trade partners
- Support planning and sequencing of work activities to maintain project flow
- Assist in monitoring project schedules and identifying potential impacts to progress
- Support coordination and scheduling of inspections with government officials
- Assist in coordinating subcontractors and field operations
- Observe and support jobsite layout planning and organization
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized jobsite
- Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings and coordination efforts
- Assist in maintaining daily logs to document jobsite activities and progress
- Support implementation of quality control programs and safety procedures
- Assist in verifying materials delivered onsite match approved submittals
- Support communication and coordination with trade partners
- Assist with reviewing project progress alongside the Project Manager to understand cost and performance impacts
- Observe and support resolution of field issues related to subcontractors or project documents
- Support enforcement of company policies, including safety and conduct standards
- Assist in understanding and supporting ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) standards where applicable
Skills Required
- Strong willingness to learn field operations and construction management practices
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
- Proactive mindset and willingness to solve problems
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office or willingness to learn
Skills Preferred (Not Required)
- OSHA 30 Certification (preferred, not required; may be obtained during internship)
- First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred, not required)
- Prior construction or field experience (highly desired, but not required)
- Basic understanding of construction documents and safety standards (including EM385)
- Interest in construction scheduling, quality control, or field supervision
Mental Qualifications
- Able to maintain focus
- Able to learn new tasks
- Able to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Able to interact with a variety of individuals
- Able to understand, remember, and follow verbal and written instructions
- Able to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas
- Able to maintain regular attendance and be punctual
- Have strong reading comprehension
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
Physical Qualifications
- Able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps. etc.
- Able to utilize construction personnel hoists
- Able to navigate work areas that are under construction
- Vision required for this job includes vision, peripheral, depth perception, and focus
- Repeating motions that may include wrist, hands, and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls
- Operate machinery and/or power tools
- Operate motor vehicle or heavy equipment
- Communicate with others to exchange information
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing for long periods of time
- Ability to climb, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Light to medium work that includes moving objects between 20-50 pounds
Work Environment
This internship is primarily based on active construction job sites, with some office-based responsibilities. Interns will be exposed to outdoor conditions, noise, moving equipment, and other construction-related environments. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times in accordance with OSHA, EM385, and company safety standards.
Compensation target if hired after internship: $83 - $92K based on success of internship, skills, etc.
Host training:
Federal Contract & Project Compliance, Safety Training, Field & Site Management, Quality Assurance & Control, Technology & Software tools and Soft Skills & Communication
Vets2PM Provides:
- SSHO (First Aid/CPR; OSHA 30-C; USACE CQM-C)
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.