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Superintendent - Federal Construction - Navy Yard

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD110,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
This Superintendent role is ideal for an experienced federal builder who thrives in field leadership, excels in historic renovation, and wants long-term stability with opportunities for future travel. The position offers strong compensation, a supportive field team, and the chance to deliver meaningful work on secure federal projects.
  • Join a stable federal builder with long-term project security
  • Lead impactful renovation work on high-profile federal sites

About Our Client

Our Client is a long-established federal construction contractor with a 119-year history of delivering complex, mission-critical projects across the U.S. and internationally. Headquartered in the Southeast with satellite offices in the Northeast and several operational hubs overseas, they support federal partners through both ground-up facilities and intricate renovation programs, including secure, occupied, and historically sensitive sites.

With over 250 employees and a strong backlog of U.S. and international federal work, the company is known for its long-term stability and steady growth. Annual revenues exceed $230M, supported by repeat customers, strong past performance, and a consistent pipeline.

The culture is rooted in transparency, teamwork, and hands-on leadership. The company holds quarterly in-person meetings, encourages open communication between field and leadership, and maintains small, high-performing project teams-typically including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety professional, Project Engineer, and QCM.

Their field teams describe the company as a place where people are supported, heard, and treated like family. Leadership is accessible, decisions are made quickly, and career growth is prioritized. Employees often highlight the company's financial health, strong reputation in the federal market, and the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that directly support national missions.

Job Description



Superintendent - Federal Construction - Navy Yard w/ Future Travel will perform:



  • Enforce all site safety policies and immediately address any safety violations involving employees, subcontractors, or vendors


  • Lead all day-to-day field operations on site, including manpower coordination and subcontractor management


  • Maintain strict compliance with USACE EM385-1-1 safety requirements and ensure safe work practices are followed at all times


  • Execute the project using the company's established Quality Management System, ensuring field work aligns with plans/specs


  • Set production goals with trade partners and ensure expectations are communicated, monitored, and met in the field


  • Develop the project schedule alongside the Sr. Project Manager; provide monthly updates to track progress and adjust for delays/opportunities


  • Create and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules and ensure subcontractors plan work accordingly


  • Coordinate daily with the Sr. PM, Safety Manager, and PE while leading all field sequencing, logistics, and problem-solving


  • Manage site documentation such as daily reports, manpower logs, delivery logs, and relevant field paperwork


  • Ensure the site remains organized, safe, and ready for inspections at all times


  • Lead subcontractor meetings, pre-task planning discussions, and ensure alignment with schedule priorities


  • Monitor workmanship, installation methods, and production rates to proactively address issues before they impact the schedule

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



Superintendent - Federal Construction - Navy Yard w/ Future Travel will have:



  • 10+ years of federal construction experience (15+ years preferred)


  • Strong background in historic renovation


  • U.S. Citizen (required for site access)


  • Knowledge of USACE EM385-1-1 safety requirements


  • Capable of leading field operations independently while collaborating with PM, Safety, and QC teams


  • Experienced with federal protocols, scheduling, safety compliance, and field coordination


  • Comfortable working on-site daily in a field trailer and open to future travel



What's on Offer



Superintendent - Federal Construction - Navy Yard w/ Future Travel will get:



  • 10% performance-based bonus


  • Food & lodging stipend when traveling


  • 3 weeks PTO (accrued; increases to 20 days at 5 years, 25 days at 10 years)


  • 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday


  • Medical plans


  • Weekly pay (Thursdays)


  • 401(k) with company match


  • 16 hours of paid volunteer time



Contact
Caroline Chang
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6900453

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Chang
Job Reference
JN-122025-6900453