Project Superintendent

Sheakley; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Superintendent in Philadelphia, PA for a 12+ month, 1099 contractor role. The project involves lab relocation with HVAC, rooftop equipment, electrical, roofing, and fire-alarm work within an occupied facility.

You will direct daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors and trades, manage critical-path scheduling, and support inspection readiness with the QCM and SSHO to ensure safety and project progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of construction experience.
• Minimum 5+ years as a Construction Superintendent on similar projects.
• Federal construction experience required.
• NAVFAC and/or USACE construction experience required.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade field operations and subcontractors.
• Experience with HVAC/mechanical construction and rooftop equipment replacement.
• Experience working in occupied or existing facilities.
• Electrical, roofing, and commissioning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing work from a critical-path construction schedule.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and federal construction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily onsite construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors, workforce activities, sequencing, and field operations.
• Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and fire-protection trades.
• Manage material deliveries, site access, work areas, and construction logistics.
• Drive field execution in accordance with the project critical-path schedule.
• Coordinate fire alarm and mass-notification system modifications.
• Oversee field coordination for VAV replacement and laboratory HVAC cooling-system installation.
• Coordinate mechanical piping installation through exterior walls to roof-mounted equipment.
• Monitor daily progress and proactively address field coordination or sequencing issues.
• Coordinate inspection readiness and deficiency correction with the Quality Control Manager.
• Coordinate safe work planning and field activities with the Site Safety & Health Officer.
• Maintain communication between subcontractors, project management, quality, safety, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Management

Subcontractor Coordination

Reading Drawings

Critical-Path Scheduling

HVAC/Mechanical

Occupied Facility Work

Electrical/Fire Alarm

Multi-Trade Coordination

Federal Construction

NAVFAC/USACE

Job description

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Construction Project Superintendent

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: 12+ Months (Start: 11/30)
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation & Schedule
Pay Rate: $66/hr
Per Diem: $2,500/Month
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Additional Schedule Details: Approved after-hours and weekend work may be required based on project activities, inspections, testing, and schedule requirements.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal contractor supporting the DBB D/50 Lab Relocation project in Philadelphia, PA. Project scope includes laboratory renovation, HVAC cooling-system installation, VAV replacement, mechanical piping, rooftop equipment, electrical work, roofing, fire alarm and mass-notification modifications, and multi-trade construction within an existing facility.

The Construction Project Superintendent will direct daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades, manage sequencing and deliveries, maintain the critical-path schedule, and work closely with the QCM and SSHO to support inspection readiness, quality, safety, and successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ Years of Construction Experience
• Minimum 5+ Years as a Construction Superintendent on Similar Projects
• Federal Construction Experience Required
• NAVFAC and/or USACE Construction Experience Required
• Experience Coordinating Multi-Trade Field Operations and Subcontractors
• Experience with HVAC / Mechanical Construction and Rooftop Equipment Replacement
• Experience Working in Occupied or Existing Facilities
• Electrical, Roofing, and Commissioning Experience
• Ability to Read and Interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Experience Managing Work from a Critical-Path Construction Schedule
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and Federal Construction Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Current First Aid / CPR Certification
• Applicable Competent Person Credentials
• Laboratory Renovation Experience
• Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Construction Experience
• Federal Facility Renovation Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Direct and coordinate daily onsite construction activities
• Manage subcontractors, workforce activities, sequencing, and field operations
• Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and fire-protection trades
• Manage material deliveries, site access, work areas, and construction logistics
• Drive field execution in accordance with the project critical-path schedule
• Coordinate fire alarm and mass-notification system modifications
• Oversee field coordination for VAV replacement and laboratory HVAC cooling-system installation
• Coordinate mechanical piping installation through exterior walls to roof-mounted equipment
• Monitor daily progress and proactively address field coordination or sequencing issues
• Coordinate inspection readiness and deficiency correction with the Quality Control Manager
• Coordinate safe work planning and field activities with the Site Safety & Health Officer
• Maintain communication between subcontractors, project management, quality, safety, and other project stakeholders

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• Federal Construction Operations
• NAVFAC / USACE Project Requirements
• Construction Drawings & Specifications
• Critical-Path Scheduling
• Subcontractor & Multi-Trade Coordination
• Laboratory Renovation Projects
• HVAC & Mechanical Construction
• VAV Replacement
• Mechanical Piping Systems
• Rooftop Equipment Installation & Replacement
• Electrical Construction
• Fire Alarm & Mass-Notification Systems
• Roofing & Building Envelope Coordination
• Inspection Readiness & Deficiency Correction
• Testing & Commissioning Coordination
• EM 385-1-1 Requirements

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a seasoned federal construction superintendent with the ability to lead complex, multi-trade construction within an existing facility.

Success in this role requires strong field leadership, disciplined schedule management, effective subcontractor coordination, proactive resolution of field issues, and close collaboration with the QCM and SSHO to maintain quality, safety, inspection readiness, and project progress.