Superintendent | SPG

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Superintendent to join our National Special Projects Group (SPG). This position will report to the Carolinas division but will be located in the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.).

Responsibilities

• Manage all field operations and daily site activities; supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven performance.
• Establish and lead the site safety team; develop project-specific safety plans, conduct hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager; lead pull planning sessions, identify milestones, and track progress against critical path.
• Implement and oversee the project’s Quality Control program; ensure materials, workmanship, and testing comply with contract specifications and standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, and budgets for constructability; provide input to estimating teams and preconstruction schedules.
• Monitor labor, equipment, and general conditions budgets; approve subcontractor payment applications and verify cost accuracy.
• Lead weekly coordination meetings, ensure accountability for schedules and performance, and oversee subcontractor orientations and compliance.
• Develop and maintain site logistics and temporary facilities plans, including hoisting, access control, and site security.
• Conduct progress and safety meetings, maintain daily reports, and provide clear communication to all project stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of punch lists, commissioning activities, and project documentation; manage site demobilization and final inspections.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience.
• Prior experience with Interior Uplifts.
• Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.
• Proven ability to manage site operations, safety, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing ground-up, renovation, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Experience with previous large-scale projects such as airports, K-12 schools, higher education, medical facilities, and/or major earthwork.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse subcontractor teams.
• OSHA 30 certification and advanced safety training.

Benefits

Benefits offered by Balfour Beatty include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, a Health Savings Account, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and an Employee Referral Bonus. For more details, please refer to the Benefits section.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works standard Monday through Friday hours.