Superintendent - Federal - Washington DC

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO (increases with tenure)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

16 hours of paid volunteer time

Food and lodging stipend when applicable

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Superintendent for a federal renovation project in Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing on-site field operations to ensure safety and quality execution. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of federal construction experience, particularly in historic renovations, and must be U.S. citizens ready for future travel. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive compensation and benefits, including a food stipend and extensive vacation time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal construction experience.
• Experience with historic renovation projects.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in a field trailer.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all safety policies and address violations.
• Lead field execution using the company's Quality Management System.
• Set production goals with trade partners.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Oversee daily field activities.

Skills

Federal construction experience

Knowledge of USACE EM385-1-1 safety requirements

Proficiency with RMS

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

RMS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superintendent - Federal - Washington DC

This role oversees all on‑site field operations for a federal historic renovation project at the Washington, DC Navy Yard, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule execution. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of federal construction experience, is a U.S. citizen, and is prepared for future travel as the company continues to expand its federal project footprint.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Description

• Enforce all safety policies and address violations among employees, subcontractors, and vendors
• Lead field execution using the company's Quality Management System
• Set production goals with trade partners and ensure expectations are clearly communicated and met
• Develop the project schedule in partnership with the Project Manager; update monthly to maintain baseline milestones and identify opportunities
• Maintain and manage a rolling 3‑week look‑ahead schedule
• Oversee daily field activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to specification

Profile

• 10+ years of federal construction experience
• Experience with historic renovation projects
• Strong knowledge of USACE EM385‑1‑1 safety requirements, hazard identification, and compliance
• Proficiency with:
  • RMS
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in a field trailer at the DC Navy Yard
• Willingness to travel for future assignments

Job Offer

• Compensation:
• Food and lodging stipend when applicable
• 3 weeks PTO (accrued; increases to 20 days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years)
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time
• Strong internal growth opportunities and long‑term career pathways

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other | Construction