Project Superintendent- Federal Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Full benefits

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Rapid City, SD, seeks a Superintendent to lead a ground-up Federal Construction project (~$54M). The role is client-facing, requires a strong onsite presence, and involves coordination with the Corps.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as Superintendent with federal construction experience and a track record of managing $40M+ projects, including ground-up builds. US citizen preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Superintendent or equivalent; leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from mobilization through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervise Assistant Superintendents, Carpenters, and Laborers; manage and hold subcontractors accountable.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and cost control.
• Handle RFIs, change orders, QC, daily documentation, as-builts, permits, inspections, site logistics, and commissioning.
• Serve as primary onsite contact with USACE.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

RMS

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Rapid City, SD | Employee-Owned Federal/DOD Construction Contractor

A rapidly growing, employee-owned federal construction contractor is seeking a Superintendent to lead a ground-up Federal Construction project (~$54M) in Rapid City, SD. This is a client-facing role for a solution-driven leader who maintains a strong onsite presence and a healthy relationship with the Corps.

Benefits

• $120,000–$140,000/year + 15% bonus on project completion
• Employee ownership (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO
• Full benefits
• Schedule: M–F, 7 AM–4 PM

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from mobilization through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervise Assistant Superintendents, Carpenters, and Laborers; manage and hold subcontractors accountable.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and cost control.
• Handle RFIs, change orders, QC, daily documentation, as-builts, permits, inspections, site logistics, and commissioning.
• Serve as primary onsite contact with USACE.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as Superintendent or equivalent; leadership required
• Federal construction experience required
• Managed projects $40M+ (ideally $50–100M+), including a complete ground-up build
• Able to meet Corps requirements even under other federal/military agencies
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license
• Proficient in Primavera P6, RMS, MS Office, Bluebeam, and scheduling software
• Must be US Citizen

Preferred

• OSHA 30 | First Aid/CPR/AED | General contractor background | Bilingual (Spanish) | Machinery operation certifications

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.