What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Superintendent position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Provide oversight of daily field operations and construction progress while ensuring proper construction site safety and quality control standards are met.
- Provide oversight of construction contractors to ensure that are completed according to plans and specifications that meet all applicable standards and codes.
- Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.
- Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project.
- Provide construction progress reports to the PM and provide administrative support necessary for project completion.
- Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team and building occupants regarding changes in work, job conditions, contractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project.
- Promote positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred.
- A minimum 3-5 years' experience in the construction industry.
- OSHA 10 Certification: OSHA 30 is a bonus
- Understanding of the design and engineering of construction projects.
- Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks.
- Knowledge of construction codes.
- A broad understanding of all facility engineering disciplines and building trades.
- Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally are required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Selected individual must possess ability to climb portable and permanent ladders, stairs, staging, work in confined areas, crawling over and aroundequipment and pipe found in mechanical rooms and similar locations.
- Knowledge of various OSHA regulations such as: LO/TO, confined space, fall protection, wearing of PPE, etc. is required.
Hiring Range: $84,700- $112,200
Job Grade: ADM-IC3
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits pagefor more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID:43312
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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Construction, Security Clearance, Facilities, Laboratory, DoD, Engineering, Government, Operations, Science
Salary : $84,700 - $112,200