Commercial Superintendent

Australia-Employment; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a national commercial GC, seeks an experienced Commercial Superintendent in Alexandria, VA, to lead on-site operations for interior construction and tenant improvements. You will supervise field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and schedule adherence on projects up to $10M in value.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership, and proficiency with construction management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent.
• Experience managing tenant interiors, commercial renovations, or retail construction projects.
• Experience overseeing projects valued up to ~$10M.
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and manage daily field operations.
• Coordinate project schedules and sequencing of work activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain jobsite safety and enforce safety standards.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and manpower on active sites.
• Prepare daily reports, field documentation and site records.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site field operations and supervise crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate schedules, sequencing, and project logistics to meet milestones.
• enforce safety standards and site discipline across teams.
• maintain daily reports and field documentation for project records.
• work closely with Project Managers and design partners to deliver projects

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Safety management

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Collaboration with PMs

Communication

Construction software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA certification

Tools

Construction management tools

Job description

Commercial Superintendent

$110000 - $140000 per year | Alexandria, VA | On-Site | Permanent

Superintendent – Commercial Construction | Strong Project Pipeline + Excellent Compensation

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized commercial general contractor specializing in high-quality interior construction, renovations, and capital improvement projects for corporate, retail, hospitality, and institutional clients. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area with offices across several major U.S. markets, this company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects with precision and consistency.

Over the past several decades, the organization has grown into a multi-market construction firm known for strong client partnerships, technical expertise, and award-winning work. The company focuses on delivering exceptional spaces while maintaining a collaborative culture centered around teamwork, accountability, and long-term professional development.

Project teams are empowered to take ownership of their work while collaborating closely with clients, design partners, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Why join us?

Joining our client means becoming part of a company that values both craftsmanship and career development. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to high-profile commercial construction projects across a variety of industries.

• A collaborative environment where field and office teams work closely together
• Opportunities to lead challenging commercial renovation and interior construction projects
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and strong relationships with clients and trade partners
• Leadership that promotes internal career growth and mentorship
• Exposure to modern construction technologies and project delivery methods
• A reputation for excellence backed by industry recognition and award-winning projects

The organization believes that successful projects are built by strong teams and invests heavily in the development of its people.

Job Details

• Minimum 8 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent
• Experience managing tenant interiors, commercial renovations, or retail construction projects
• Experience overseeing projects valued up to approximately $10M
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and manage daily field operations
• Ability to coordinate project schedules and sequencing of work activities
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience managing jobsite safety and enforcing safety standards
• Experience coordinating materials, equipment, and manpower on active job sites
• Experience maintaining daily reports, field documentation, and jobsite records
• Ability to coordinate closely with Project Managers and project teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills in a field environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA safety certification
• Proficiency with construction management tools and scheduling platforms
• Ability to lead subcontractor coordination meetings and jobsite planning sessions

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.