Senior Superintendent
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Superintendent leads on-site construction operations for a federal government project, ensuring on-time delivery of construction elements, managing day-to-day site activities, supervising staff and subcontractors, coordinating with the client and stakeholders, and maintaining budgets and schedules. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 20+ years in construction with at least 10 years in senior roles on large projects (> $25M) including federal government experience, strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel/SharePoint), and certifications such as USACE/NAVFAC CQM and OHSA 30. The on-site position emphasizes hands-on project leadership, coordination, and client-facing collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- Able to pass standard facility access background investigation
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be detail oriented and organized
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to present briefs and interact with client and team members
- Expertise in the execution of large complex construction projects
- Expertise in leading and managing other employees
- High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in this role
- At least ten (10) years of experience must be in the Superintendent or a higher role for single projects valued at more than $25 million
- At least ten (10) years of project management must be for Federal government clients
- Must be proficient in developing and evaluating multiple reports
- Must be proficient in reading and understanding complex design documents
- Must have experience with Design Build projects
- Must be able to manage multiple subcontractors
- Must be able to schedule and manage all site-specific logistical challenges
- Must have experience with scheduling software and have the ability to update and manipulate
- Expertise in Corps of Engineers 385.1.1
- Expertise in Quality Control Management Systems
- Ability to clearly communicate with clients in the event of delays, change orders or extensions
- Reports to Project Manager
- OHSA 30
- Current USACE or NAVFAC CQM Certification
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