Site Superintendent
Secure Classroom Repair and Renovation
LOCATION
Fort Lesley J. McNair Washington DC | WORK ARRANGEMENT
Full-time on-site | PROJECT
USACE secure design-build renovation |
DURATION
September 2026 March 2028 | EMPLOYMENT
Contingent upon contract award |
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The Challenge
Exp Federal is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field execution for the repair and renovation of secure facilities at Fort McNair. The project includes design-build renovation of sensitive spaces to ICD/ICS 705 and UFCcriteria with coordinated architectural structural mechanical electrical fire protection communications audio-visual electronic security and specialty secure-construction work.
The Site Superintendent will be the senior day-to-day field leader accountable for production schedule adherence trade coordination site discipline and compliant execution from mobilization through Government acceptance. The superintendent or an equally qualified alternate must be physically present whenever contract work is being performed.
Principal Areas of Responsibility
Direct and coordinate daily on-site construction activities subcontractors suppliers deliveries inspections and work sequencing across occupied access-controlled federal facilities.
Manage day-to-day production against the approved critical path schedule; lead short-interval planning identify constraints support schedule updates and recovery plans and ensure approved manpower or work-hour changes are visible in the field and documented.
Read and enforce contract drawings specifications approved submittals RFIs design changes quality requirements and secure-construction details; promptly elevate conflicts or changed conditions.
Coordinate closely with the Project Manager Quality Control Manager Site Safety and Health Officer design team security personnel USACE representatives Government stakeholders subcontractors and facility users.
Support the USACE three-phase quality control process; attend preparatory initial follow-up partnering schedule and quality control meetings; verify that definable features of work are ready before release.
Maintain responsibility for the quality and production of all construction activities at the site track deficiencies and punch-list work and participate in final acceptance inspections.
Implement and enforce the accepted Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses in partnership with the designated SSHO and QCM; sign required safety documents and immediately correct unsafe or noncompliant conditions.
Maintain site logistics access controls housekeeping temporary protections outage coordination hot-work and other permits material staging and protection of historic building elements and ongoing operations.
Coordinate secure-area work badging access and cleared escorts; protect CUI and follow the project security requirements DD Form 254 direction and customer/site procedures.
Ensure accurate daily field documentation including manpower work performed constraints inspections deliveries incidents progress and schedule impacts; provide timely information for RMS/QC daily reporting.
Attend the preconstruction conference and all required coordination meetings; communicate fluently in English with Government representatives subcontractors trades and project staff.
Lead the project through commissioning support training closeout documentation punch completion and final Government acceptance.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of construction experience including at least 5 years as a superintendent on projects of similar size and complexity.
Demonstrated superintendent experience on federal design-build renovation projects; USACE or Department of Defense project experience strongly preferred.
Relevant experience with secure ICD/ICS 705 projects including SCIF or comparable controlled-space construction and multidisciplinary building systems coordination.
Working knowledge of UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 quality control USACE three-phase control EMOSHA requirements and federal construction documentation practices.
Ability to interpret critical path schedules construction drawings specifications submittals coordination drawings and secure-construction requirements.
Proven ability to lead subcontractors and field teams while maintaining safety quality schedule security and customer-service standards.
Fluent English reading writing and verbal communication skills.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance and installation access required for the assignment.
Ability to work full-time on site in Washington DC and remain on site whenever contract work is in progress.
Preferred Credentials
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction credential.
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification.
Active Secret clearance or recent eligibility for a federal security clearance.
Trade license degree in construction management or a related field or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
Experience with RMS Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
Role Boundaries and Project Team
This is the projects senior field-production role. The Site Superintendent collaborates daily with but does not replace the separately designated Quality Control Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer required by the contract. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating within independent quality and safety reporting lines while retaining clear authority over field coordination production and schedule execution.
More About Us
Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering Design-Build construction facility management and mission support solutions to U.S. federal customers worldwide. Our employees work on complex mission-critical projects that demand innovative efficient solutions and collaboration across disciplines. We identify potential in people and provide opportunities for meaningful professional growth.
Our Values
Respect:We respect people honor diversity and treat each other fairly.
Unquestioned Integrity:We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility.
Safety:We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees the public our assets and the environment.
Customer Service:We listen and respond to changing customer needs and apply lessons learned.
Impeccable Quality:Quality is fundamental in every operation and is everyones responsibility.
Sustainability:We pursue responsible efficient healthy and effective project solutions.
What We Offer
Full-time professional growth and development in a fast-paced collaborative work culture.
Health insurance including medical dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options including company HSA contributions where applicable.
Company-sponsored life short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) employer match wellness reimbursement qualified transportation and parking benefits tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Exp Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports equal access for all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability genetic information family and medical leave sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other status protected by applicable law. U.S. citizenship is required for this federal assignment in accordance with applicable contract and legal requirements. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation may contact
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Disclaimer: This description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications of the role and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may be revised to meet project customer legal or contractual requirements. Actual compensation is based on factors including experience credentials skill set and work location.
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