Federal Superintendent - SCIF Construction

We are seeking an experienced Federal Superintendent to oversee multiple Department of Defense construction projects, including a high-profile Secure Compartmented Information Facility renovation at a Naval installation. This individual will be responsible for leading all on-site construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with federal construction standards and security requirements.

Client Details

Company is a rapidly growing federal contractor that delivers high-quality construction, infrastructure, program management, logistics, IT, and operational support services to government agencies nationwide.

With a robust business development pipeline and established relationships throughout New Jersey, the company is actively expanding its regional presence and investing in long-term growth throughout the state.

Description

• Site Supervision: Serve as the on-site Superintendent for a $50M Naval construction program, including an initial $6M SCIF renovation project (4,700 SF).

• Team Leadership: Direct subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and construction activities to ensure successful project execution.

• Schedule Management: Maintain project schedules, coordinate inspections, and drive progress to meet contractual milestones.

• Quality Control: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards, EM 385 requirements, federal regulations, quality control procedures, and site safety protocols.

• Safety ComplianceSupport security protocols and ensure compliance with all SCIF construction requirements and government security standards.

• Documentation: Prepare progress reports, maintain documentation, and participate in project meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Federal Construction Superintendent with a proven track record managing complex Department of Defense construction projects and leading field teams in secure, highly regulated environments.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on federal construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Navy, Air Force, or other DoD construction projects.
• OSHA 30 Certification (minimum).
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal construction practices, including renovations, new construction, site development, and excavation.
• Experience managing general construction projects valued between $500,000 and $15,000,000.
• Strong leadership, scheduling, communication, and subcontractor management abilities.
• Proficiency with RMS, Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar construction management software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance or higher, if required.
• Ability to gain access to military installations and secure project badging.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Clean background with no history that would prevent security clearance eligibility.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SCIF construction or renovation experience.
• Previous work within occupied healthcare or hospital renovation environments.
• Existing security clearance.
• Experience delivering mission-critical or highly secure government facilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary: up to 140K (commensurate with experience)

• Performance-based annual bonus program

• 100% employer-paid healthcare benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rates

• Long-term career growth with a rapidly expanding federal contractor

• Opportunity to work on high-profile Naval and Department of Defense construction projects

• Strong backlog of secured federal work and exceptional project stability

• Direct access to executive leadership with a lean, responsive decision-making structure

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.