Lead Ground-Up Construction Superintendent

Michael Page

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

13 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance
Medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision coverage
FSA
HSA
401(k) with employer match
Dependent Care Account
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parking
On-site fitness facility
Three weeks PTO
Company holidays
Leadership development programs
Family-oriented culture

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site construction for diverse ground-up and interior projects in the DC Metro region. You will oversee safety, quality, schedule, and coordination with clients, architects, and trades to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in commercial construction, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple trades across complex renovations and new builds, with substantial exposure to

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Superintendent within commercial construction.
  • Experience managing ground-up construction
  • Strong leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
  • Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.
  • Thorough understanding of construction safety and quality control practices.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience within healthcare, education, life sciences, hospitality, office, multifamily, industrial, retail, or commercial interiors projects is preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and relationship-driven environment.
  • Motivated to grow professionally through training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
  • Manage subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, project schedules, quality control, and safety initiatives.
  • Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Drive daily field operations on ground-up construction and interior fit-out projects.
  • Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions to maintain project progress.
  • Oversee multiple trades and ensure effective coordination across all phases of construction.
  • Maintain strong communication with all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work on complex projects ranging from $20M+ new construction assignments to sophisticated interior renovations.

Skills

ground up construction
superintendent
large scale projects
commercial construction
maryland
washington dc

Job description

MPI is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site construction for diverse ground-up and interior projects in the DC Metro region. You will oversee safety, quality, schedule, and coordination with clients, architects, and trades to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in commercial construction, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple trades across complex renovations and new builds, with substantial exposure to

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