What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Superintendent position at Accord Federal Services LLC?
Description
Company Summary
Accord Federal Services, LLC is a veteran owned government contracting firm located in Knoxville, TN. Our core area of business is facility management and maintenance of federal government properties. We have been in operation for over thirteen years and have existing contracts at locations across the country.
The Superintendent will serve as the primary onsite construction lead responsible for overall project execution, quality control, safety compliance, scheduling coordination, and day-to-day management of subcontractors and field operations. This position requires a hands-on superintendent with strong experience managing occupied healthcare facility construction, subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, infection control measures, and phased construction operations within active medical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide full-time onsite supervision and coordination of all construction activities.
Manage and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and field personnel.
Oversee phased construction activities in occupied hospital environments.
Coordinate mechanical, controls, electrical, low-voltage, and firestopping trades.
Maintain compliance with VA specifications, safety requirements, and quality control standards.
Enforce site safety procedures, infection control requirements (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
Lead and participate in safety meetings, inspections, and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews.
Coordinate utility shutdowns and minimize disruptions to hospital operations.
Ensure compliance with approved project schedules and phasing requirements.
Maintain project documentation including daily reports, QC documentation, deficiency tracking, and field coordination logs.
Participate in commissioning activities, inspections, and final project turnover.
Coordinate restoration activities including ceiling replacement, wall patching, painting, and firestopping.
Serve as primary onsite liaison with VA personnel, subcontractors, and project management.
Requirements
- OSHA 30.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial or federal construction projects.
- Experience working in occupied healthcare facilities.
- Strong understanding of infection control procedures, ICRA barriers, and phased construction.
- Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, BAS/DDC controls, and low-voltage systems.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and maintain project schedules in active operational environments.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficient with construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Ability to pass VA security and background requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- VA Medical Center or federal healthcare construction experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and EM 385-1-1.
- Experience with Siemens Desigo or Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Experience with VA Quality Control and commissioning processes
- Healthcare renovation and retrofit experience
- Experience with phased shutdown coordination and utility tie-ins