Sr. Superintendent(s) Aviation Construction

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Hunt is seeking experienced Senior Superintendents to lead field operations on our complex aviation construction project.

Senior Superintendents drive safe, high-quality delivery across multiple scopes — including MEP, structural, area/section leadership, airfield systems, civil and other specialized aviation packages — to execute work in live airport environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field construction operations for assigned packages or areas.
• Plan, coordinate and execute work in active airport environments with rigorous phasing, operational constraints, and night/curfew windows.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary trade partners, inspect work, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Serve as a field leader, coach, and mentor for superintendents.
• Own short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, logistics, and sequencing for assigned scopes.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and ensure field teams, vendors, and trades are aligned on plan-of-day and constraints.
• Manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and cutovers.
• Ensure robust contingency and recovery planning.

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering/Construction Management or similar curriculum and 10 years of demonstrated construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Superintendent on a large mega-construction project.
• Aviation construction strongly preferred.
• Experience working in both union and non-union environments.
• Experience managing multiple prime or specialty contractors.
• Strong grasp of BIM/VDC coordination.
• Proven leadership and team development across diverse trades.
• Decisive problem-solving and accountability for outcomes.
• Experience with construction documentation such as RFI, RFP, change order, scheduling, etc.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Proficiency with field management tools (e.g., Procore or similar), digital plan sets, and scheduling workflows.
• OSHA 30

Relevant skills in various Superintendent disciplines:

• MEP Systems, central utilities, HVAC, electrical power/distribution, lighting
• Fire protection
• BMS/SCADA, and complex commissioning.
• Structural/Superstructure: Terminal structures
• Steel/concrete frames, façades, elevated structures, seismic systems, and specialty foundations
• Airfield/Civil: Runways/taxiways/aprons, PCC/AC pavement, grading, drainage, deicing systems, airfield lighting/signage, NAVAIDS coordination.
• Terminal Interiors: Baggage handling systems (BHS), FIS/CBP areas, passenger processing, finishes, gates/concourse works, concessions.
• Utilities and ITS/Comms: Campus utilities, fiber/communications, security systems, access control/CCTV, public address and special systems.
• Zone-based leadership across multi-trade scopes, managing interfaces, logistics, and handovers.

Physical Demands:

• The following physical demands represent those typically required of individuals working in construction field roles, with or without accommodation. Construction field positions require physical stamina and mobility, includ