General Superintendent (LSNA-VA)

Jacobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 94,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Company stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a General Superintendent for a Richmond, VA project. The role focuses on daily scheduling, planning, and ensuring materials, equipment, and personnel are aligned to execute the build safely and efficiently.

You will lead safety initiatives, collaborate across planning, design, and construction teams, and drive project outcomes while mentoring site teams and maintaining strong client relationships. The position requires significant field leadership and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or equivalent years of experience
• At least 8 years of construction site experience
• At least 8 years of experience as a general foreman, superintendent, and/or construction manager
• Collaborating in planning, design, construction and commissioning

Responsibilities

• Lead daily scheduling and planning activities at the project site
• Ensure the right materials, equipment and people are available to get the job done
• Drive safety, health and wellbeing of the team and environment
• Collaborate with owner and designers to coordinate walkdowns and reviews

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative General Superintendent in Richmond, VA who thrives when people are in sync and construction projects are running like they should. You'll take the lead on daily scheduling and planning activities at the project site, and ensure the right materials, equipment and people are there to get the job done. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet. As a passionate leader, you'll leverage your people management skills to help your team members discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• At least 8 years of construction site experience
• At least 8 years of experience as a general foreman, superintendent, and/or construction manager
• Collaborating in planning, design, construction and commissioning

Ideally, you'll also have

• Pharma experience
• Excellent communications skills
• Proficient in use of software as Power Point, Excel, Word, Bluebeam
• Facilitate and coordinate walkdowns and meetings and/or reviews with owner and designers
• Attend constructability reviews
• Safety leader (JHA's revision / daily signed off permits)

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has a U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $93,500.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.