Northern Virginia Superintendent - Ground Up Projects

Job Description

Job Description

A leading mid-sized general contractor is seeking a plug-and-play Superintendent to lead large-scale, ground-up commercial projects across Northern Virginia. This role offers full ownership of on-site operations, with the expectation to independently run projects up to $40M while collaborating closely with project teams and owners.

Client Details

This well-established, fourth-generation construction firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality work across education, municipal, healthcare, and commercial sectors. With decades of industry experience and deep regional roots, they combine the agility of a smaller team with the capabilities of a major contractor.

• Strong pipeline including large-scale school, community, and public works projects
• Known for long-term employee retention-many team members stay 20+ years
• Family-oriented culture with a "small-company feel, big-project impact"
• Proven expertise in both ground-up and renovation work across diverse sectors

Description

• Oversee all on-site construction operations for commercial ground-up projects
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, safety compliance, and project quality
• Interpret construction documents and perform constructability reviews
• Maintain daily logs, coordinate materials, and ensure jobsite organization
• Lead communication between owners, project managers, architects, and subs
• Drive project timelines and ensure successful delivery from start to finish

Profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor
• Proven experience with ground-up projects valued at $12M+ (ideally up to $40M)
• Background in K-12, municipal, or public-sector construction preferred
• Ability to independently lead and manage large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, scheduling, and safety standards
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction software tools
• Open to candidates based in Northern Virginia or Maryland (near VA border)

Job Offer

• Base salary: $110K - $175K
• Annual company-wide bonus
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision
• 401K with 6% match
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Competitive PTO package
• HSA with employer contributions twice per year

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