Federal Superintendent

gpac; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks an experienced Federal Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for complex federal projects across the southeastern United States. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in field supervision, safety, quality control, and federal contract compliance.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, conduct daily huddles, review RFIs and submittals, and ensure work is performed to plans and specifications while maintaining thorough site

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in federal construction.
• 10+ years of field supervision in a lead superintendent role.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• Experience reading drawings and specifications; Lean & federal compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture; ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance on-site.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative with service, professionalism, and integrity.
• Open and secure the jobsite daily; maintain a clean, organized site.
• Coordinate all construction phases: logistics, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage site logistics plans and project schedules.
• Ensure work aligns with approved plans and specifications.
• Monitor daily progress; maintain logs and site photos.
• Lead daily huddles and weekly trade coordination meetings.
• Review RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and other project documents.
• Coordinate inspections and assist with permitting as needed.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists.
• Collaborate with the team to manage budgets and project costs.
• Conduct preparatory meetings with subcontractors; supervise area superintendents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Excellent communication

Multi-scope management

MS Office / scheduling tools

Reading drawings & specs

Lean principles & federal compliance

Construction methods & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Construction Management / Engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview: A well-established general contractor is seeking an experienced Federal Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for complex, high-profile federal projects across the southeastern United States. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership in field supervision, a commitment to safety and quality, and deep knowledge of federal construction requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce a culture of safety; ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards on-site
• Serve as the primary on-site representative, upholding a high standard of service, professionalism, and integrity
• Open and secure the jobsite daily; maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Coordinate all phases of construction, including logistics, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities
• Develop and manage site logistics plans and project schedules
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications
• Monitor daily progress and maintain detailed jobsite documentation, including logs and photos
• Lead jobsite meetings, including daily huddles and weekly trade coordination
• Communicate and follow up on RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and other project documents
• Coordinate required inspections and assist with permitting as needed
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list management
• Collaborate with the project team to manage budgets and project costs
• Conduct preparatory meetings with subcontractors before work begins
• Supervise area superintendents and ensure full scope compliance by all subcontractors and vendors
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and escalated for resolution

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in federal construction
• 10+ years of field supervision experience in a lead superintendent role

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple scopes and subcontractors simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management platforms, and scheduling software
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of Lean principles and federal compliance requirements
• Understanding of construction methods, scopes of work, and documentation processes
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.