Traveling Federal Construction Superintendent

Terra Constructs; Front Royal, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Terra Site Constructors, LLC is seeking an experienced Traveling Federal Construction Superintendent to lead daily field operations for government projects across the Mid-Atlantic. This role travels to sites, overseeing safety, quality, schedule, and budget while reporting to the Project Manager and coordinating with the General Superintendent and Safety Director.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of field experience on government projects, DoD CQMC and OSHA 30 certifications, and a willingness

Qualifications

• Extensive field experience on government projects.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain DoD clearance.
• Experience with LEED/ATFP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal and DoD practices are followed throughout project execution.
• Prepare daily project and quality control reports.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor activities in the field.
• Maintain a safe environment; identify unsafe practices and take corrective actions.
• Conduct daily safety meetings with staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and coordinate repairs.
• Identify potential change orders and document/report them.
• Support monthly schedule updates and field progress reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program

Scheduling

Field operations

MS Office

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

DoD CQM certification

OSHA 30

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Traveling Federal Construction Superintendent

Terra Site Constructors, LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead daily field operations for government construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This traveling role oversees field coordination and project execution, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget. Reporting to the assigned Project Manager, the Superintendent receives support from the General Superintendent and Safety Director. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and Department of Defense construction practices and procedures throughout project execution.
• Prepare accurate daily project reports and quality control reports.
• Coordinate and oversee daily subcontractor activities in the field.
• Promote and maintain a safe, incident-free work environment; identify unsafe practices and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct daily safety meetings with project staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in safe working condition and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Identify potential change orders and ensure they are properly documented and reported.
• Support monthly schedule updates and field progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of demonstrated field experience as a tradesperson, foreman, field engineer, or superintendent.
• Experience with government construction projects valued at $250,000 to $5 million required; experience with projects exceeding $5 million preferred.
• Education in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in infrastructure, new construction, or renovation projects required.
• S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification, First Aid/CPR certification, and OSHA 30-Hour certification required.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense standard contractor security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Experience with LEED, design-build, historic preservation, AT/FP, and/or ASHE standards is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement