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The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Field Superintendent

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$88K - $163K/yr

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Field Superintendent

Childress, TX · On-site

$90K - $165K/yr

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Field Superintendent

Claude, TX · On-site

$88K - $163K/yr

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Field Superintendent

Claude, TX · On-site

$88K - $163K/yr

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Field Superintendent

Childress, TX · On-site

$90K - $165K/yr

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report ... computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents * Hearing: Must be able to work in ...

Environmental Superintendent

Houston, TX

$111K - $115K/yr

Join us as an Environmental Superintendent . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring ... Stolthaven Terminals, a division of Stolt Nielsen Limited (SNL), is the specialist storage provider ...

The Safety Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the development and continuous improvement of the terminal's safety program. Strives to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace ...

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How much do terminal superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for terminal superintendent in the United States is $71,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Terminal Superintendent?

A Terminal Superintendent is a management professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a transportation terminal, such as those for shipping, rail, or trucking. Their duties include supervising staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, coordinating the movement of goods, and maintaining efficient terminal operations. They also handle scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with regulations. Terminal Superintendents play a key role in ensuring that cargo and logistics operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Terminal Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Terminal Superintendent, you need solid knowledge of logistics operations, terminal management, safety regulations, and typically a relevant degree or equivalent industry experience. Familiarity with terminal operating systems (TOS), inventory management software, and safety compliance certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help in managing teams and coordinating with stakeholders. These skills ensure efficient terminal operations, regulatory compliance, and safe, smooth cargo handling processes.

What is the difference between Terminal Superintendent vs Terminal Manager?

AspectTerminal SuperintendentTerminal Manager
CertificationsTypically requires safety and operational certificationsOften requires similar certifications, plus management or leadership training
Work EnvironmentOn-site, overseeing daily terminal operationsOn-site and administrative, focusing on overall terminal performance
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in shipping, logistics, and port industriesUsed across similar industries, often with broader managerial responsibilities

The Terminal Superintendent primarily focuses on daily operational oversight and safety at the terminal, ensuring efficient cargo handling and compliance. The Terminal Manager has a broader role, including strategic planning, staff management, and overall terminal performance. While both roles require operational knowledge and certifications, the Superintendent is more hands-on, whereas the Manager handles higher-level administrative tasks.

What are some of the key challenges a Terminal Superintendent may face when overseeing daily terminal operations?

A Terminal Superintendent often faces challenges related to coordinating the safe and efficient movement of cargo, managing diverse teams across multiple shifts, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Balancing operational efficiency with cost control and responding swiftly to unexpected issues, such as equipment breakdowns or weather disruptions, are also common. Effective communication with internal teams, shipping agents, and regulatory authorities is essential to keep operations running smoothly and maintain stakeholder trust.
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Airfield Superintendent

Airfield Superintendent

Hypower, LLC.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Hypower is currently seeking an Airfield Superintendent to join our team.  

** If you are open to traveling OR relocating for this opportunity, please apply to be considered for current (or future) openings across the country. **

The Superintendent is one of the most important employees in the overall operation of the company.  He or she is responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the day-to-day execution of the work, progress, and performance of the project.  The Superintendent is also responsible for the administration and control of all aspects of the Hypower site-specific Safety and compliance objectives. The Superintendent reports to the General or Project Superintendent and works directly with the Project Manager responsible for the current project for which he or she is assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Jobsite Control

  • Coordinate and implement the Project Baseline schedule in conjunction with the General or Project Superintendent and the Project Manager.
  • Assist the General or Project Superintendent and Project Manager in updating the Project schedule on a weekly basis.
  • Manage site Pre-construction (including Pre-construction take-off survey, Jobsite Utilization Plans, and Staging Plan).
  • Maintain the established Safety Plan throughout construction.
  • Provide information as required to field personnel, subcontractors, management support staff (including Purchasing), and vendors.
  • Supervise field site mobilization, temporary power vaults, and office trailer set-up.
  • Manage field site administration (including work documentation, T & M work orders, subcontractor management, project process documentation, and workforce productivity).
  • Oversee personnel administration (field staff), including daily timesheets, performance reviews, attendance, and time off requests.
  • Oversee construction and subcontractors - directs and supervises field staff in accordance with project plan and schedule compliance.
  • Maintain and update on a DAILY basis as-builts for the project.
  • Assist the General or Project Superintendent and Project Manager with Project Closeout Schedule.

Documentation and Meetings

  • Provide Progress Reports with Three-Week Look-Ahead Schedule to the Project Manager and field staff.
  • Meet with or contact permitting, building, public works, fire, and police officials as required.
  • Provide Project manager with daily site information (Daily Job Diary), including electrical work in progress, jobsite project progress, jobsite issues, receiving packing slips for material received, Hypower, and rental equipment utilization.
  • Conduct weekly safety and jobsite information meetings with field staff and assigned subcontractors.
  • Attend GC or Owner's meetings as required.
  • Maintain quality standards to ensure the project construction conforms to the contract documents and that the subcontractors and vendors performance is acceptable
  • Prepare closeout documents (Punch Lists, As-Builts, Work Lists, warranties, demobilization commissioning).
  • Plan and coordinate the training of Owners and/or GC's on building and component systems.
  • Field Obligations - In many instances, the Superintendent is a hands-on Supervisor that is required to assist in most field installations.
  • Splices wires and applies insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools; make underground waterproof splices.
  • Connects wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, traffic controls, motors, panels, and switchboards.
  • Test installations to check and ensure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using testing equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter, etc.
  • Work in confined spaces such as vaults and manholes.
  • Conduct lockout/tag-out procedures in high voltage vaults.
  • Workaround live high voltage circuits and switchgear.
  • Inspects and evaluates electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the National Electrical Code.
  • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, junctions, switches, and/or outlet boxes, and switchboards using hand tools and such special equipment as a mechanical drill, cutters, benders, and threaders.
  • Pulls wire through conduit.
  • Assigns work to lower-level electricians, apprentices, and/or helpers.
  • Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to carry out electrician assignments.
  • Work and operate vehicles and/or heavy equipment (i.e., backhoe, auger trucks, trenchers, core drill machines, etc.) on active airports in and around moving aircraft and FAA Control Areas.

Physical Requirements

  • Climbing up and down ladders.
  • Working from various heights.
  • Able to lift over 50 lbs.
  • Able to pull wire.
  • Entering underground excavations
  • Continuous kneeling
  • Working in High Decibel areas due to jet aircraft and construction equipment.

Benefits:

  • National health and dental plans.
  • Paid vacations and holidays.
  • Car Allowance and fuel card.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability plans.
  • 401(K) retirement plan.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.

Hypower's track record and capabilities have grown tremendously in the past two decades, at heart, we're still a family-owned firm that respects, supports, and cares about each employee and their career development. If you pride yourself on delivering best-in-class performance and enjoy working in a collaborative, positive-thinking atmosphere, you'll find your opportunities are unlimited at Hypower.

Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.

Hypower Named an SFBJ 2020 Best Places to Work Honoree!

Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a TOP 20 Electrical Contractors in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This national U.S. trade association also placed the company on its 2022 Top 200 Performers list. Hypower consistently maintains an extraordinary emphasis on safety from an employee, job site, and public safety perspective. As a result, Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training consecutively since 2013.
Hypower was selected as a 2017 Business of The Year and a 2020 Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. The company has won over 20 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor for the last six years. Hypower has also won the prestigious Specialty Contractor Project of the Year award in 2018 and 2020. Hypower's President Bernard Paul-Hus was honored with the 2020 South Florida Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal.

Hypower LLC., IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.  Hypower, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.