General Superintendent

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a General Superintendent to lead major commercial projects for a top-tier Mid-Atlantic builder in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on overseeing multiple active projects, mentoring field leadership, and driving safety, quality, and schedule performance across teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field experience in commercial construction, strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency with scheduling and CM software, and the ability to travel between

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction field experience.
• Experience as a Superintendent overseeing large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and construction management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects and mentor field leadership.
• Drive safety, quality, and schedule performance across teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Communication

Subcontractor coordination

Field mentorship

Job description

Job details

General Superintendent Opportunity – Lead Major Commercial Projects with a Top- Tier Mid-Atlantic Builder

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

About us

Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Their portfolio includes work across healthcare, higher education, multifamily, government, corporate interiors, life sciences, mixed-use, and other commercial markets. Built on a culture of collaboration, integrity, and quality, this company is committed to developing long-term relationships with both clients and employees while consistently delivering exceptional projects.

Why join us

Joining this company means becoming part of a team that values strong leadership, accountability, and professional growth. Employees are empowered to make decisions, collaborate across departments, and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

This opportunity offers the chance to oversee multiple projects and mentor field leadership while working alongside experienced operations teams in a supportive environment. The company provides a stable pipeline of work, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career advancement within a respected organization.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial construction field experience
• Experience as a Superintendent overseeing large-scale commercial construction projects
• Previous experience leading multiple Superintendents and field teams
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Proficiency with project scheduling and construction management software
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Experience driving project safety, quality, and schedule performance
• Ability to identify and resolve field issues proactively
• Experience mentoring and developing Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.