Federal Construction Superintendent: Field Leader

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Superintendent to lead all field operations on federally funded construction projects. You will work closely with Project Management, Quality Control, Safety, and Owners to ensure contract compliance, schedule adherence, and budget objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with government representatives, and the ability to mentor field staff while delivering high-quality results on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum six (6) years of commercial, industrial, federal, or heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience leading field operations.
• Experience on federal construction projects for USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, VA, GSA, or other federal agencies strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects or scopes of work valued at $10M+ preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, logistics planning, and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all field operations associated with federal construction projects.
• Lead and manage field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
• Coordinate work with Government representatives, Contracting Officers, Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Quality Assurance personnel, architects, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, VA, GSA, and other federal clients.
• Develop site execution strategies and sequencing plans that support project objectives and contract milestones.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to field engineers, assistant superintendents, trade superintendents, and other project personnel.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, approved submittals, and contract requirements.
• Participate in the development and management of CPM project schedules; manage look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources to support planned construction activities.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable permits, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Superintendent to lead all field operations on federally funded construction projects. You will work closely with Project Management, Quality Control, Safety, and Owners to ensure contract compliance, schedule adherence, and budget objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with government representatives, and the ability to mentor field staff while delivering high-quality results on complex projects.