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Chief Estimator

Government Construction Superintendent (Municipal Projects) 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Government Construction Superintendent to oversee municipal and public-sector construction projects throughout Massachusetts. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Massachusetts Superintendent License and have extensive experience managing construction projects within government, municipal, educational, or public facilities. This individual will be responsible for supervising all field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations and contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) required.
  • Construction supervision experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working on government and municipal construction projects.
  • Proven experience overseeing renovations, additions, and new construction of municipal buildings, schools, public safety facilities, administrative offices, libraries, DPW facilities, or similar public-sector projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Massachusetts building codes, OSHA regulations, and public procurement requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage all on-site construction activities from project initiation through completion.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, architects, engineers, and municipal representatives.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, and quality standards.
  • Monitor project schedules and maintain progress toward milestone completion.
  • Conduct regular site meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve construction issues, conflicts, and delays.
  • Maintain project documentation, daily logs, safety reports, and inspection records.
  • Ensure adherence to prevailing wage requirements and public-sector construction regulations.
  • Coordinate inspections and facilitate project closeout activities.

Preferred Experience

Experience managing projects such as:

  • Town and City Hall renovations
  • Municipal office buildings
  • Public schools and educational facilities
  • Police stations and public safety buildings
  • Fire stations
  • Public works facilities
  • Libraries
  • Community centers
  • State or local government administrative buildings

Project List Requirement

Candidates must submit a detailed project list including:

  • Project Name
  • Project Location
  • Owner/Municipality
  • Project Value
  • Scope of Work
  • Completion Date
  • Role and Responsibilities
  • Reference Contact Information (if available)

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, retirement plan options, and professional development opportunities.

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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