SITE SUPERINTENDENT -- FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION
hace 20 horas
Washington
Job Description Position Overview CJW Contractors Inc. is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and mission-driven Site Superintendent with a minimum of 15 years of dedicated federal construction experience. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on-site authority for all construction operations, safety enforcement, subcontractor coordination, reporting, and schedule management. This role demands a self-starter with exceptional foresight — someone who anticipates construction activity needs well in advance, drives production relentlessly, and holds themselves and their teams to the highest standards of federal construction excellence. Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Site Management & Leadership • Serve as the on-site authority and single point of contact for all day-to-day field operations on federal construction projects including renovations, design-build (DB), design-bid-build (DBB), and ground-up new construction., • Establish and maintain overall project site logistics, temporary facilities, access control, and material laydown plans from mobilization through demobilization.Manage and direct all subcontractors, self-perform crews, and suppliers on site, ensuring compliance with subcontract scope, project plans, specifications, and applicable federal regulations., • Maintain a professional, organized, and well-run job site at all times — including implementation and enforcement of badging, PPE, and access procedures on secure government installations., • Coordinate SECNAV 5512 NAC (National Agency Check) processing and installation access requirements for all personnel, subcontractors, and material deliveries onto Navy facilities., • Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and team cohesion across all site personnel and subcontractor workforces. 2. Plans, Drawings & Specifications • Demonstrate expert-level ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection plans., • Cross-reference project specifications (UFGS, CSI MasterFormat, and project-specific supplemental conditions) to verify that all installed work meets design intent and contract requirements., • Identify discrepancies, conflicts, or ambiguities between drawings and specs; promptly initiate RFIs through the Project Manager with clear, field-level documentation., • Review and interpret shop drawings, submittals, and product data against contract documents prior to installation to prevent rework and non-conformances., • Maintain a current, marked-up set of drawings on site at all times and actively contribute to as-built document preparation throughout construction. 3. Safety — First, Always, Without Exception • Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all site personnel, subcontractors, and visitors — safety is a core value, not a compliance checkbox., • Conduct daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews and site safety inspections; proactively identify and immediately correct unsafe acts or conditions before they result in incidents., • Enforce full compliance with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual), OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and all applicable Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) plans throughout the project., • Immediately halt any operation presenting an imminent danger or unacceptable risk; document and report to the Project Manager and COR per contract requirements., • Coordinate and verify that all subcontractors submit and follow approved AHAs, maintain current certifications, and provide adequate competent persons for controlled activities., • Lead or facilitate weekly Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Down meetings as required; the ability to prepare and deliver engaging safety topics is strongly preferred., • Investigate near-misses and incidents immediately; prepare factual written incident reports and lead corrective action / root cause analysis. 4. Schedule, Production Management & Three-Week Lookahead • Demonstrate exceptional construction foresight — the ability to anticipate upcoming work activities, identify constraints ahead of time, and mobilize labor, materials, and subcontractors proactively to maintain uninterrupted production flow., • Prepare, own, and issue the Three-Week Lookahead schedule every week without exception; this is a non-negotiable core deliverable. The lookahead must reflect accurate sequencing, manpower commitments, material delivery windows, inspection hold points, and government coordination requirements., • Actively drive production on site — move work forward every day, remove obstacles, expedite material deliveries, and hold subcontractors accountable to their committed activity dates., • Coordinate activity sequencing, equipment availability, utility outages, inspection hold points, and subcontractor manpower to maintain milestone and substantial completion dates., • Work collaboratively with the project's Primavera P6 scheduler — the Superintendent does not need to be a Primavera operator, but must be fully capable of reading, interpreting, and providing accurate field input to the CPM schedule to keep it current and realistic., • Identify schedule risks associated with government-furnished equipment, utility shut-downs, owner-directed changes, or inspection availability; document contemporaneously to support potential time extension or REA claims., • Participate in scheduling review meetings with the Contracting Officer, COR, and Project Manager; provide direct, data-driven status updates. 5. Subcontractor Management & Communication • Review subcontract agreements for scope, schedule milestones, safety obligations, and quality requirements prior to subcontractor mobilization; confirm each sub fully understands their contracted scope of work., • Conduct pre-work meetings with each subcontractor before major phases of work begin to align on means and methods, safety expectations, quality standards, and schedule commitments., • Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills — document all significant field decisions, directions to subcontractors, and owner-directed changes in writing (email, daily log, or RFI) the same day they occur., • Manage subcontractor performance proactively; address deficiencies in quality, safety, or schedule directly and promptly, escalating to the Project Manager when warranted., • Coordinate subcontractor interfaces, sequencing, and work zone conflicts to eliminate downtime and maximize productivity on site every day. 6. Daily Reporting & Documentation • Prepare and submit a thorough, accurate daily construction report each working day — documenting weather conditions, manpower by trade, work performed by area and activity, equipment on site, materials received, government interactions, and any significant events or delays., • Ensure all government-directed changes, differing site conditions, and potential cost or schedule impacts are documented in writing the same day they occur; notify the Project Manager immediately and never allow verbal-only direction to stand uncorroborated., • Maintain organized site documentation including meeting minutes, RFI logs, submittal logs, inspection records, and correspondence files — kept in an audit-ready state at all times., • Familiarity with eCMS (electronic Contract Management System) or other government-side construction management portals is preferred; willingness and ability to learn agency-specific reporting platforms is required., • Support preparation of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and change order backup documentation by providing detailed, contemporaneous field records and daily log entries., • Assist with the preparation and organization of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-built drawings, warranty packages, and all project closeout deliverables. 7. Government Agency Coordination • Interact professionally and regularly with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Resident Officers in Charge of Construction (ROICCs), and facility managers on federal job sites., • Prepare for and participate in weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings; provide accurate and concise site status updates representing CJW professionally., • Manage all installation access coordination including SECNAV 5512 NAC submissions, visitor access requests, vehicle passes, and escort requirements for Navy and other federal facilities., • Comply with all security protocols, installation regulations, and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) requirements applicable to each project site., • 15+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent on federal government construction projects (NAVFAC, USACE, GSA, USAF, NIH, or similar agencies)., • Demonstrated experience managing projects from $1M to $25M+ in scope, including renovations, DB/DBB, and ground-up new construction on active federal installations., • Expert ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications including UFGS, CSI MasterFormat, and agency-specific supplemental conditions., • Ability to read, interpret, and provide field input to CPM project schedules; direct Primavera P6 operation is not required, but comfort working with a project scheduler is essential., • Proven ability to prepare and issue weekly Three-Week Lookahead schedules as a standard, non-negotiable work product., • Demonstrated track record of actively driving construction production — moving work forward, resolving field obstacles, and maintaining milestone dates., • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (current)., • Current First Aid and CPR certification., • Fall Protection (OSHA-compliant) certification., • Ability to process and successfully complete a SECNAV 5512 NAC for access to Navy installations., • Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors simultaneously, including review of subcontract scopes, AHAs, and submittals., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must produce thorough daily construction reports, field documentation, and subcontractor correspondence., • Proficiency with standard construction management software (Procore, MS Office, email) and willingness to learn agency-specific platforms., • Prior experience on US Navy installations in the DC Metro area (Indian Head, Dahlgren, Bethesda, NRL, or similar NAVFAC Washington / Mid-Atlantic sites)., • Familiarity with eCMS, RMS, or other government-side construction management and reporting portals., • Ability to conduct and lead Safety Stand-Down meetings and Toolbox Talk sessions with demonstrated skill in engaging field crews on safety topics., • Experience with NAVFAC ROICC / QA processes and familiarity with NAVFAC contracting procedures and QC documentation requirements., • Superintendent-level experience on Design-Build federal projects, including coordination with Designers of Record during construction., • Experience managing PEMB erection, specialty trades, or complex MEP phasing on occupied federal facilities., • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and project complexity., • Health, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) retirement plan with company match., • Paid time off and federal holidays., • Vehicle allowance or company vehicle for project travel (project-dependent)., • Professional development support including OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and agency-specific training programs. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit the following to with the subject line "Site Superintendent Application — [Your Name]": • Current resume highlighting federal construction project experience, agency customers, and contract values., • List of at least 3 federal construction projects where you served as Site Superintendent, including agency, project value, and scope description., • Copies of OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, and any other relevant certifications. Benefits: 401(k) • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off