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Senior Superintendent

HunaTek
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated Senior Superintendent to join our team. As a Senior Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage site operations and employees providing expertise, leadership, and reporting services to our government clients.

Essential Job Functions

The Senior Superintendent is the designated on-site primary point of contact with the on-site Government Representative. The Senior Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project site. He ensures that personnel and subcontractors are on-site, on-time and performing the activities in accordance with the schedule. This position is responsible for leading the on-site team.

  • Responsible for overall on-site performance of the project
  • Responsible for on time delivery of construction elements in accordance with the schedule
  • Executes the project plan as developed by the Project Manager.
  • Responsible for meeting construction element timelines
  • Track progress of day-to-day activities onsite
  • Implement project schedules
  • Confirms work has been completed and signs off on subcontractor invoices
  • Maintains the onsite budget for incidental expenditures
  • Works as an integral part of the site management team to ensure the successful completion of the project
  • Establishes and maintains clear channels of communication with site team and onsite client personnel
  • Provides programmatic support to clients, including administrative coordination and management of timelines.
  • Coordinate site activities with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, assess needs, and provide strategic advice and recommendations
  • Collaborate with clients to resolve issues, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction
  • Conduct interviews to fully staff the contract to meet project requirements.
  • Manage and supervise staff, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve Project objectives and ensure adherence to all company policies.

Skills And Qualifications Required

  • US Citizenship.
  • Able to pass standard facility access background investigation.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Must be detail oriented and organized.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to present briefs and interact with client and team members.
  • Expertise in the execution of large complex construction projects.
  • Expertise in leading and managing other employees.
  • High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint.
  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in this role. At least ten (10) years of experience must be in the Superintendent or a higher role for single projects valued at more than $25 million. At least ten (10) years of project management must be for Federal government clients.
  • Must be proficient in developing and evaluating multiple reports.
  • Must be proficient in reading and understanding complex design documents.
  • Must have experience with Design Build projects.
  • Must be able to manage multiple subcontractors.
  • Must be able to schedule and manage all site-specific logistical challenges associated with large, complex construction projects.
  • Must have experience with scheduling software and have the ability to update and manipulate.
  • Expertise in Corps of Engineers 385.1.1
  • Expertise in Quality Control Management Systems
  • Ability to clearly communicate with clients in the event of delays, change orders or extensions
  • Reports to Project Manager
  • OHSA 30
  • Current USACE or NAVFAC CQM Certification

Skills and Qualifications Preferred:  

  • Direct experience supporting the USACE, Coast Guard, NAVFAC or similar organization
  • Experience working in a cold weather environment
  • Ability to travel to a job site

About Us

At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.

Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
  • 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition and career development assistance
  • A selection of voluntary benefits

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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