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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CONRACTORS (Special Projects), INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Metal Buildings Erection Superintendent
Job Location: Bahrain
Reports to: General Superintendent
American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established
itself as one of the leading construction firms providing secure construction for the US
federal government. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a
difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our
rapidly expanding team.
Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of
them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits
package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays,
long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching
program.
We are currently seeking a Metal Buildings Erection Superintendent to work an
upcoming project in Bahrain.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Metal Building Erection Superintendent will oversee and guide crews, ensuring the
safe and efficient erection of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB). The
superintendent coordinates all field activities and serves as the primary on-site leader of
the erection crew.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervision of the actual physical erection of the PEMB building in strict
accordance with design and contract documents
• Develop and update construction schedules, identifying and resolving potential
delays or issues
• Will supervise a specific craft or trade; coordinate the activities of a variety of
steel building erectors, professionals and laborers
• Enforce safety and quality-control policies in accordance with EM 385-1-1
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Ability to work in a team environment with other Project Managers, Engineers
and Superintendents
• Exercise skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Other duties as assigned by General Superintendent or Project Manager
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a PEMB Erection Superintendent, with in-
depth knowledge of PEMB erection, sequencing, and steel component installation
• Strong supervisory skills to manage employees in teams, with excellent
interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge, skill, and experience with U.S. construction methods, techniques, and
standards
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate PEMB shop drawings, erection
drawings, and specifications
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Bahrain for project duration
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as a client
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the
individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing
such essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among
other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual
dexterity to operate equipment, cut, pull wiring, and perform specialized skills. The
employee must have the ability to regularly and for extended periods of time stoop, squat,
stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch,
speak, carry, and hear. There is a minimal demand for sitting, other than during periods
of extended travel (such as to and from the project location). The employee must have the
ability to regularly lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 50 pounds of weight without
assistance. The job imposes a substantial demand for physical agility and mobility,
including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will
require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks and activities. The
employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with
coworkers and follow spoken directions. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a
substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and
exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially
dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.
Environmental Demands:
The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from
the employee's family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more
restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social
unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water,
natural disasters, and the like.
Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with
hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress
environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and
wet conditions depending on location and season. Frequent exposure to construction
equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. May involve frequent
repetitive motions. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock,
significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises. Some potential
exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work
being performed by individuals assigned this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all
duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working
conditions associated with the position.
American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer

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