Federal Contracting Superintendent for MILCON/USACE Projects

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. seeks a seasoned Field Superintendent to lead field execution for federal projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, centered around Tidewater Virginia.

You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and field staff on MILCON and infrastructure work. The role requires 10+ years in construction with 5+ years as a superintendent, a 4-year engineering/CM degree, and proven leadership in self-performing GC environments.

Qualifications

• Must understand safety laws, company policies/standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to plan strategically over the entire span of a project and anticipate obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials for self-perform portions of the work.
• Coordinate work activities of subcontractors and provide GC support as required to execute safely and effectively.
• Review line drawings and implement them in the field with the Foreman.
• Identify conflicts between elements of the work and crews and eliminate them.
• Lead safety and productivity planning on designated work items with crews.
• Coordinate layout needs and dates with responsible Engineer on long lead materials.
• Review bulk material and trucking logs and minimize waste and cost overruns.
• Assist Project Manager on cost projections for assigned work elements.
• Ensure self-perform crews have backup plans in case of conflicts.
• Assist Field Engineer on managing subs and coordinating with Materials Field Engineer on staging of all materials onsite.
• Develop an effective site logistics and laydown plan.
• Ensure accurate as-builts weekly and timely daily reports from all supervisors.
• Approve timecards and ensure accurate quantities claimed daily.
• Foster a culture of quality and safety with adherence to contract specifications.

Skills

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Self-performing GC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. seeks a seasoned Field Superintendent to lead field execution for federal projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, centered around Tidewater Virginia.

You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and field staff on MILCON and infrastructure work. The role requires 10+ years in construction with 5+ years as a superintendent, a 4-year engineering/CM degree, and proven leadership in self-performing GC environments.