Project Superintendent - (Veterans Affairs)

Eastern; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Contractors Corporation is seeking a Project Superintendent for the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion Campus. This role involves leading on-site field operations, managing daily activities, and ensuring that projects adhere to federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in commercial construction, particularly within federal or institutional projects, along with necessary certifications. This position requires strict adherence to safety standards and effective coordination with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial construction superintendent experience.
• Experience managing federal or institutional jobs, preferably VA projects.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations and maintain the master construction timeline.
• Ensure compliance with federal design requirements in on-site work.
• Enforce OSHA standards and VA Infection Control Risk Assessment protocols.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including the VA Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and reports for federal audits.

Skills

Construction management tracking systems

Reading complex MEP designs

Conflict resolution skills

Job description

About Eastern Contractors Corporation

Eastern Contractors Corporation (ECC) is the industrial general contracting division of Eastern Companies, delivering precision-engineered solutions for complex, high-performance facilities across the U.S. Southeast and beyond. ECC specializes in building clean rooms, dry rooms, and industrial infrastructure, bringing unmatched safety, technical expertise, and craftsmanship to every project. With over 2,000 completed projects, a strong safety record (EMR 0.74), and a robust $700 million bonding capacity, ECC is known for reliability and excellence at scale.

Since its founding in 1998, ECC has earned the trust of industrial clients through its commitment to collaboration and precision—from early pre-construction planning to final delivery.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly structured, local, or regional Project Superintendent to lead on‑site field operations at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion Campus located in Marion, IN. You will act as the primary field execution leader, ensuring that infrastructure modernizations, building renovations, and/or utility improvements projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in absolute compliance with federal codes. The ideal candidate possesses deep experience with federal contracting rules, VA‑specific safety standards, and specialized medical/institutional facility workflows.

Core Responsibilities

• Field Execution & Schedule Control: Manage all daily field operations, trades, and subcontractors to maintain the master construction timeline for Marion VAMC campus projects.
• Federal Quality Assurance: Review blueprints and specifications to guarantee that on‑site work and delivered materials match exact federal design requirements.
• Safety & Regulatory Mandates: Enforce comprehensive OSHA standards and strict VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols to ensure the safety of workers, VA hospital staff, and veterans.
• Agency Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the main on‑site liaison to update the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), local facility leadership, and Design Teams.
• Documentation & Log Management: Maintain highly accurate daily logs, material tracking reports, submittals, and change order field notes required for federal audits.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5‑7 years of commercial construction superintendent experience, with at least 2 years directly managing federal or institutional jobs (VA project experience highly preferred).
• Certifications:
  • Current OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Certification (Required).
  • USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Certification (Highly Preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with construction management tracking systems (Ex. Procore, USACE RMS) and reading complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) designs.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional conflict resolution skills, rigorous attention to regulatory detail, and a professional commitment to delivering high‑quality spaces for the veteran community.

Work Environment

This position is strictly on‑site at the Marion VA Medical Center (1700 E. 38th St, Marion, IN 46953). Must be capable of passing federal background checks to secure a VA PIV badge for unescorted site access.