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About Us:
 Tidewater was founded in 1983 as an environmental consulting services provider in Baltimore, Maryland. We entered the SBA 8(a) Program in 2004 where we gained valuable experience and built a formidable team of professionals. Between 2004 and 2013, the firm experienced unprecedented growth and eventually graduated from the program. Today, Tidewater has over 140 employees performing work across three lines of business: Environmental, Construction and Facilities. Tidewater is headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland, with additional offices in Powell, Ohio and Sorrento Valley and Sacramento, California. Our business spans over 75 multi-year government contracts and an average of 1000 projects annually for Federal, State, Municipalities and Commercial clients here in the United States and abroad.
We are proud to offer our clients and business partnerships an employee base that includes a dynamic mix of industry experts and hands-on field personnel. This includes program managers, engineers, geologists, scientists, health physicists, certified industrial hygienists, industrial hygienists, health and safety specialists, construction estimators, and IT/database/graphics specialists; as well as site superintendents, certified tank inspectors, licensed drillers, radiological technicians, lead/mold/asbestos assessors, HVAC licensed and certified personnel, and general field technicians and equipment operators.
Tidewater’s Construction Division provides construction services to Federal Clients throughout the United States and has provided services in over 30 countries worldwide. We execute projects using design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods. This Division maintains IDIQ construction contracts with multiple Districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, the US Department of State Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Army, and GSA.
Tidewater has developed a reputation for being very responsive and flexible and we pride ourselves on meeting project schedules and budgets, being able to execute multiple tasks concurrently, and responding to mission-critical client requirements. We consistently receive excellent references and commendations from our clients. In fact, Tidewater is the 2016 recipient of DoS OBO’s Small Business of the Year.
We have a proven record of executing projects safely without lost time injuries. Our safety program is based on the USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual and OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 to achieve a safe working environment with a safety-conscious work force. Tidewater has an established construction quality control (CQC) management system for construction projects to ensure installation and service is performed in compliance with design/contract documents.
Tidewater’s core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, growth and service, guide employee decision making, relationship building, problem solving, and help to develop and achieve personal and professional goals. Through our Compliance Training modules, disseminated throughout the year, employees engage in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training, as well as Discrimination & Harassment training and many other topics critical to our organizational framework which strives to promote, fair treatment and full participation of all people and to create a positive work culture that fosters trust, respect, and engagement and contributes to our success and growth.
Tidewater values their workforce and provides a comprehensive and extensive benefit package, including a 401k and Roth program with employer contributions that are processed on a bi-weekly basis for all participants, a 401k college tuition program, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, company sponsored and voluntary ancillary plans, parental paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needsÂ
- Set performance goals and deadlines
- Plan construction processes
- Estimate costs and ensure the project is on budgetÂ
- Supervise staff and provide constructive feedbackÂ
- Monitor and report on project progress
- Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities
- Implement safety and quality guidelines
- Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
- Keep track of material stock and orders
- Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
- Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
What You'll Love:
- A dynamic blend of fieldwork, office tasks, and technical challenges
- The perfect balance of autonomy to lead your team.
- Opportunities for cross-training and exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects.
- A tight-knit community of experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance, a 401k match, tuition assistance, annual performance-based incentive bonus and more.
- A flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
Requirements:
- 5+ Years experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role
- Familiar with OSHA and EM-385 Safety Guidelines
- Active USACE CQM Cert & OSHA 30 Hour is preferred
- Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
- In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to lead and inspire
- CPR/First Aid are preferred
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