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Senior Superintendent - Historic/Gov Projects - DC

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD130,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads a high-profile historic preservation project in the DC Metro area, serving as the on-site authority responsible for schedule, safety, quality, and trade coordination. You'll run day-to-day field operations on a complex, $20M preservation project with visibility, autonomy, and strong executive support.
  • Lead a landmark preservation project from day one
  • Employee-owned builder with $2B+ national revenue and deep DMV roots

About Our Client

This employee-owned construction firm has over a century of success delivering complex, high-quality projects across public and private sectors. Known for integrity, long-term relationships, and craftsmanship, they are a top-ranked national contractor with a strong and growing Mid-Atlantic presence.

Job Description

The Senior Superintendent - Historic/Gov Projects - DC will:

  • Serve as the Lead Superintendent on a $20M historic preservation project with a 12-18 month timeline
  • Oversee all field operations, including scheduling, logistics, safety, and quality control
  • Manage subcontractors and skilled trades with a hands-on, proactive leadership style
  • Coordinate closely with project management, owners, and inspectors on a secure federal site
  • Lead work involving historic restoration, exterior façade, scaffolding, and preservation scopes
  • Maintain compliance with government, safety, and site access requirements (including badging)
  • Support occasional night or off-hour work as required by project phasing



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Superintendent - Historic/Gov Projects - DC will have:

  • 7+ years of progressive superintendent experience, ideally in historic preservation or restoration
  • Proven lead role on at least one project $25M+ from start to finish
  • Experience across new construction, renovation, and restoration environments
  • Strong understanding of day-to-day construction operations and sequencing
  • Background in skilled trades and/or a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with Procore, P6, and Excel
  • Ability to pass background checks and secure government/AOC badging (clearances are a plus)

What's on Offer

The Senior Superintendent - Historic/Gov Projects - DC will receive:

  • Employee-owned company with profit sharing, stock, and long-term wealth-building benefits
  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility historic and government projects in the DC Metro area
  • Strong backlog with $6B in active construction and consistent regional revenue
  • Competitive compensation: $130K-$150K base + bonus + $800/month car allowance
  • Industry-respected culture focused on integrity, craftsmanship, and career longevity
Contact
Carolyn Bayha
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6992862

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carolyn Bayha
Job Reference
JN-042026-6992862