Project Superintendent - Philadelphia, PA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Superintendent will direct daily onsite field operations for the DBB D/50 Lab Relocation project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, supporting a federal contractor. The project involves renovation of a laboratory in an existing facility, including HVAC cooling-system installation, VAV replacement, mechanical piping, rooftop equipment, electrical work, roofing, fire alarm and mass-notification modifications, and coordination across multiple construction trades. The Superintendent will coordinate subcontractors and work sequencing, manage deliveries and site logistics, maintain the critical-path schedule, and coordinate with the Quality Control Manager (QCM) and Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO). The role supports quality, safety, inspection readiness, deficiency correction, and successful project execution. The position is described as a 1099 contractor engagement with a duration of 12+ months and a listed start date of 11/30.

Requirements

At least 10 years of construction experience.
At least 5 years as a Construction Superintendent on similar projects.
Federal construction experience.
NAVFAC and/or USACE construction experience.
Experience coordinating multi-trade field operations and subcontractors.
Experience with HVAC and mechanical construction and rooftop equipment replacement.
Experience working in occupied or existing facilities.
Electrical, roofing, and commissioning experience.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Experience managing work from a critical-path construction schedule.
Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and federal construction requirements.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Construction certification.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Applicable Competent Person credentials.
Laboratory renovation experience.
Fire protection and fire alarm construction experience.
Federal facility renovation experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily onsite construction activities.
Manage subcontractors, workforce activities, sequencing, and field operations.
Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and fire-protection trades.
Manage material deliveries, site access, work areas, and construction logistics.
Drive field execution in accordance with the project critical-path schedule.
Coordinate fire alarm and mass-notification system modifications.
Oversee field coordination for VAV replacement and laboratory HVAC cooling-system installation.
Coordinate mechanical piping installation through exterior walls to roof-mounted equipment.
Monitor daily progress and proactively address field coordination or sequencing issues.
Coordinate inspection readiness and deficiency correction with the Quality Control Manager.
Coordinate safe work planning and field activities with the Site Safety & Health Officer.
Maintain communication among subcontractors, project management, quality, safety, and other project stakeholders.