Construction Superintendent Federal

RJS Construction Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RJS Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations on a federal government project.

You will manage ground-up commercial work, prioritize safety, and lead site teams with clear communication and accountability. Based in the Albuquerque area, the role requires travel to regional sites and hands-on leadership from site prep through closeout, coordinating with Clients, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors to deliver compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent.
• Ground-up building experience required.
• Federal agency construction experience preferred (e.g., BIE, BIA, USACE, NAVFAC, GSA).
• Willingness to travel to regional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from site prep through completion.
• Maintain and enforce the master project schedule; develop 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Lead weekly progress meetings and serve as the primary on-site contact for Clients, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Enforce company and federal safety programs; conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with project specs, codes, and quality standards.

Skills

Ground-up builds

Federal projects

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Superintendent – Federal Construction

Company: RJS Construction, Inc.
Location: Government project for the Bureau of Indian Education
Position Type: Full-Time

About RJS Construction

RJS Construction is a premier, Woman- and Native American-owned General Contractor. We specialize in delivering high-quality commercial construction services to federal and municipal government agencies across the West.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations from groundbreaking through project closeout. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of ground-up commercial structures, a rigorous commitment to safety, and excellent leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Manage all on-site construction activities to ensure delivery of ground-up facilities from site-prep through completion.
• Scheduling: Maintain and enforce the master project schedule; develop and update precise 3-week look-ahead schedules to keep field operations aligned.
• Stakeholder Communication: Lead weekly progress meetings and serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Clients, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce company and federal safety programs; organize, schedule, and conduct mandatory weekly safety meetings.
• Quality & Inspection: Conduct continuous job site inspections to ensure strict compliance with project specifications, building codes, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent. Ground-up building experience is required.
• Federal Background: Prior experience with federal agency construction (e.g., BIE, BIA, USACE, NAVFAC, GSA) is highly preferred.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently to regional project sites.
• Physical Demands: Ability to navigate active jobsites, stand/walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.