Senior Project Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site construction authority for all vertical construction activities.
• Lead daily construction operations, ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform forces to ensure productivity, sequencing, and adherence to schedule.
• Cookordinate work among trades to minimize conflicts and maintain continuous workflow.
• Actively manage coordination with the design team during preconstruction and active construction.
• Lead constructability reviews and participate in value engineering exercises.
• Identify design conflicts, develop field solutions, and coordinate resolution with the Designer of Record.
• Support development, negotiation, and execution of change orders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal contracting requirements, including: FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
• Project-specific safety standards
• Quality control procedures
• Government reporting and documentation requirements
• Interface directly with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and government inspectors.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific Accident Prevention Plans.
• Cookordinate with the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to maintain safe operations.
• Conduct regular site safety meetings and inspections.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to ensure:
• Proper implementation of the Three-Phase Control Process
• Inspection and testing activities are executed per the approved Quality Control Plan
• Timely resolution of deficiencies
• Manage site activities within secure federal facilities, including:
• Access control procedures
• Personnel badging requirements
• Escort protocols
• Material delivery restrictions
• Ensure strict adherence to all DHS/CBP security requirements.
• Cookoperate with the Project Manager and Scheduler to maintain the baseline schedule.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks.
• Lead recovery planning when required.
• Maintain cost awareness and prevent rework or productivity losses.
• Identify and resolve complex field issues involving design conflicts, logistics constraints, or subcontractor performance.
• Maintain documentation suitable for government review and potential claims defense.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience as a Superintendent on civil, vertical, or infrastructure construction projects, including projects valued at $25 million or greater.
  • Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and self-perform work in a federal construction environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing design coordination, constructability reviews, and value engineering.
  • Proven record of delivering federal projects on time and within budget.
  • Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, safety execution, and federal construction site requirements.
  • Prior experience on NAVFAC, USACE, or other DoD projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple crews, subcontractors, and work activities simultaneously.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (required).
  • USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors (required).
  • Membership in professional organizations such as: Associated General Contractors (AGC), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), or similar recognized industry organizations.
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interface professionally with Government representatives.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.