Senior DoD/Federal Construction Superintendent

Absher Construction Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Absher Construction Company in the United States seeks an experienced Commercial Superintendent to lead complex federal projects valued at $40M+. You will be the on-site leader, planning, sequencing, and directing day-to-day field operations with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years as a superintendent, NAVFAC/USACE exposure, and a strong grasp of EM-385-1-1 safety standards. Procore and Primavera P6 proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Projects valued at $40M+ on large-scale developments.
• 2+ years on NAVFAC and/or USACE projects preferred.
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements, QA/QC, and EM-385-1-1 safety standards.
• Experience working in secure federal facilities.
• Proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Supervise, train, and mentor field staff, craft labor, and subcontractors.
• Set clear expectations around safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Ensure work complies with contract requirements, federal regulations, and project standards.
• Partner with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and design teams.
• Manage CPM schedules, pull plans, and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, reporting, and documentation for federal projects.
• Maintain site security and DoD project protocols.
• Monitor labor, material usage, and field productivity to meet financial goals.
• Identify risks and resolve field issues before schedule or quality impact.

Skills

On-site leadership

Federal construction

Safety management

Strong documentation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Absher Construction Company in the United States seeks an experienced Commercial Superintendent to lead complex federal projects valued at $40M+. You will be the on-site leader, planning, sequencing, and directing day-to-day field operations with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years as a superintendent, NAVFAC/USACE exposure, and a strong grasp of EM-385-1-1 safety standards. Procore and Primavera P6 proficiency is preferred.