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Superintendent - Federal Construction

Seattle, Washington Permanent USD110,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
Take the lead on federal construction projects in the Seattle area, managing field operations from start to finish while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule performance. This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong backlog of government work and a reputation for delivering challenging infrastructure-focused builds.
  • Lead complex, high-profile federal projects with long-term stability
  • Strong pipeline of secured work with consistent local project delivery

About Our Client

Our client is a respected general contractor specializing in federal and public-sector construction projects across the U.S. With a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest, they are known for delivering technically complex projects with a heavy civil and infrastructure component.

They offer a stable pipeline of work, a collaborative field culture, and a leadership team that values autonomy, accountability, and long-term career growth. This is an organization where experienced builders are trusted to lead from the front and make an impact.

Job Description

  • Manage and oversee all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout
  • Coordinate and drive daily field operations, ensuring alignment with project schedules and milestones
  • Lead and supervise subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship, productivity, and coordination across trades
  • Develop, monitor, and update project schedules in collaboration with project management
  • Maintain and enforce strict safety standards and create a secure jobsite environment
  • Oversee quality control, ensuring all work meets contract documents and federal standards
  • Prepare and maintain daily reports and field documentation
  • Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, inspectors, and local officials
  • Manage labor forces and site logistics, ensuring efficient use of resources

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

  • Minimum 5+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent (10+ years preferred)
  • Federal construction experience is required (NAVFAC and/or USACE strongly preferred)
  • Proven experience managing heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure components within larger builds
  • Strong understanding of plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or similar tools is a plus
  • Holds OSHA 30 certification (required)
  • High level of integrity, organization, and dependability
  • Ability to meet federal security clearance requirements



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary + Vehicle allowance
  • Excellent benefits
  • Strong project pipeline with long-term job stability in the Seattle market
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile federal projects with technical complexity
  • Autonomy in the field with support from an experienced leadership team
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, and retirement options
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing federal construction platform



Contact
Shay Clair
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015834

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Seattle
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shay Clair
Job Reference
JN-052026-7015834