Construction Trades Superintendent

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors is seeking an experienced Construction Trades Superintendent in Richmond, VA. This key role involves managing staffing and optimizing skilled trades talent across major construction sites, ensuring safety and quality in project performance.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience, particularly in Mechanical and Plumbing sectors, while aiding in workforce planning and maintaining relationships with trade schools. Competitive benefits and career growth offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong background in Mechanical and Plumbing construction.
• Experience managing large skilled craft workforces.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning and staffing for large construction projects.
• Partner with Operations leadership to forecast labor needs.
• Evaluate skilled trades professionals through interviews.

Skills

Workforce planning

Mechanical and Plumbing construction

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Job Summary

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Construction Trades Superintendent to support our large‑scale construction operations by recruiting, evaluating, deploying, and optimizing skilled trades talent across multiple job sites. This role is critical to ensuring the right craft professionals are assigned to the right projects at the right time—supporting safety, productivity, quality, and schedule performance across our Mechanical and Plumbing construction teams. Based in Richmond, VA, this position works closely with Operations leadership, project teams, and field supervision to manage a large workforce of approximately 800 skilled craft professionals.

Perks of Joining ColonialWebb

• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A Day in the Life

• Support workforce planning and staffing for large, complex construction projects, including data centers and other mission‑critical facilities.
• Partner with Operations leadership and project teams to forecast labor needs for current and upcoming work.
• Evaluate skilled trades professionals through interviews, field observations, and performance history to determine appropriate job placement.
• Assign craft professionals to projects based on experience, certifications, skill level, manpower plans, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain 3-, 6-, and 12‑month workforce forecasts aligned with construction schedules.
• Translate project schedules into labor demand plans by trade and skill level.
• Identify workforce gaps and develop recruiting strategies to meet future staffing needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Support hiring events and recruiting initiatives to attract skilled craft professionals.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, HR, and Operations leadership to address staffing needs and workforce adjustments.
• Promote ColonialWebb's culture of safety, accountability, craftsmanship, and respect across all field operations.
• Identify high‑potential craft professionals for leadership development and succession planning.
• Partner with training teams to close skill gaps and strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted resource to field leadership on workforce planning, talent utilization, and employee development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong background in Mechanical and Plumbing construction.
• Experience managing and supporting large skilled craft workforces.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to evaluate craft skill levels, leadership potential, and job readiness.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning and labor forecasting.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and sound decision‑making abilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to work from the Richmond, VA area with regular travel to multiple construction job sites.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets