Superintendent - Ground-Up Commercial Construction

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects throughout Northern Virginia and the greater DC Metro region. This role is ideal for a proven field leader who can independently manage large-scale projects, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive successful project execution from start to finish.

Our client is a well-established, multi-generational construction company with a reputation for delivering complex projects across a variety of market sectors. With decades of success, a strong backlog, and exceptional employee retention, they offer long-term stability and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day on-site operations for commercial construction projects.
• Manage ground-up projects ranging from $20M to $140M+ in value.
• Coordinate project activities with owners, project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct constructability reviews and proactively resolve jobsite challenges.
• Maintain project schedules and coordinate material deliveries and subcontractor sequencing.
• Enforce jobsite safety standards and ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements.
• Monitor project quality and oversee inspections to ensure work meets project standards.
• Complete daily reports, logs, and project documentation.
• Utilize construction technology platforms to track progress and communicate project updates.
• Support successful project completion while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Requirements

• Experience working for a General Contractor.
• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent.
• Proven experience leading ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $20M+.
• Ability to independently oversee large-scale projects, ideally up to $40M.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with owners and project teams.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam.

Benefits

• Strong compensation package
• Annual company-wide bonus program and comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including schools, community facilities, government work, and large-scale commercial developments.
• Join a company known for exceptional employee tenure, family-oriented leadership, and a growing project pipeline that includes projects valued up to $140M.