Construction Trades Superintendent

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Construction Trades Superintendent to recruit, evaluate, deploy, and optimize skilled trades talent across multiple job sites. Based in Richmond, VA, this role supports safety, productivity, quality, and schedule performance for Mechanical and Plumbing teams.

The Superintendent will partner with Operations leadership, project teams, and field supervision to manage a workforce of approximately 800 skilled crafts, focusing on workforce planning and staffing

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 communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness to travel from the Richmond, VA area.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning and staffing for large, complex construction projects.
• Forecast labor needs for current and upcoming work with Operations leadership and project teams.
• Evaluate trades professionals to determine appropriate job placement.
• Assign craftsmen to projects based on experience, certifications, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain 3-, 6-, and 12-month workforce forecasts aligned with schedules.
• Build talent pipelines through schools, apprenticeships, and industry organizations.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, PMs, HR, and Operations on staffing needs and workforce adjustments.

Skills

Staffing planning

Leadership

Communication

Labor forecasting

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Description: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. The ideal candidate brings deep superintendent experience on complex construction projects, strong judgment in evaluating field talent, and a passion for building and maintaining a high-performing workforce.Who we are:At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.Perks of joining ColonialWebb:Competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000Career development and progression401(k) plan with company matchPTO and paid holidaysExcellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral incentivesA day in the life:Support workforce planning and staffing for large, complex construction projects, including data centers and other mission-critical facilitiesPartner with Operations leadership and project teams to forecast labor needs for current and upcoming workEvaluate skilled trades professionals through interviews, field observations, and performance history to determine appropriate job placementAssign craft professionals to projects based on experience, certifications, skill level, manpower plans, and project requirementsDevelop and maintain 3-, 6-, and 12-month workforce forecasts aligned with construction schedulesTranslate project schedules into labor demand plans by trade and skill levelIdentify workforce gaps and develop recruiting strategies to meet future staffing needsBuild and maintain relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations to strengthen talent pipelinesSupport hiring events and recruiting initiatives to attract skilled craft professionalsCollaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, HR, and Operations leadership to address staffing needs and workforce adjustmentsPromote ColonialWebb's culture of safety, accountability, craftsmanship, and respect across all field operationsIdentify high-potential craft professionals for leadership development and succession planningPartner with training teams to close skill gaps and strengthen workforce capabilitiesServe as a trusted resource to field leadership on workforce planning, talent utilization, and employee developmentYou should have:10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex construction projectsStrong background in Mechanical and Plumbing constructionExperience managing and supporting large skilled craft workforcesData center construction experience strongly preferredProven ability to evaluate craft skill levels, leadership potential, and job readinessStrong understanding of workforce planning and labor forecastingExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong organizational skills and sound decision-making abilitiesBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredDemonstrated commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and productivityAbility to work from the Richmond, VA area with regular travel to multiple construction job sitesApply online: www.ColonialWebb.com/careers.EOE M/W/Disability/Vets