Mission Critical Superintendent

Southland Industries; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field strategy, safety, schedule performance and subcontractor coordination on large, complex construction projects in Virginia.

The role requires directing field operations, managing quality, driving constructability reviews and mentoring field teams through successful delivery from preconstruction to closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction field leadership experience.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience with large, complex/multi-trade projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, schedules, safety, quality and field productivity.
• Experience with Takt planning, modular planning and CPM integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead field strategy and daily jobsite operations.
• Coordinate multi-trade subcontractor activities and MEP interfaces.
• Oversee field quality management and turnover processes.
• Mentor and develop field staff and ensure safety compliance.
• Drive constructability reviews and field planning with preconstruction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management/engineering coursework preferred

Tools

Construction technology for field documentation

Schedule management tools

Model coordination tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent is the senior field leader responsible for safe, coordinated, high-quality and timely execution on large, complex or high-risk construction projects. This role owns field strategy, jobsite safety, quality, schedule performance, subcontractor coordination, field team leadership and constructability planning and drives successful delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

• Lead overall field strategy and daily jobsite operations, including logistics, staffing and manpower planning, deliveries, access, inspections, productivity, work sequencing and site-wide coordination.
• Own field execution of the project schedule, including milestones, short-interval and look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, constraints, handoffs and recovery plans; coordinate the Prime Integrator's Takt Schedule and MOD Plan with the general contractor's CPM schedule.
• Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure proactive planning, regulatory compliance, accountability, hazard correction and incident-prevention actions are consistently applied.
• Lead multi-trade subcontractor coordination with particular attention to MEP systems, architectural and structural interfaces, equipment access, inspections, startup, commissioning and turnover.
• Oversee field quality management, including acceptance planning, first-work-in-place reviews, inspections, deficiency tracking, rework prevention, punch list completion and quality documentation.
• Partner during preconstruction and lead constructability and field-planning reviews; identify and resolve scope gaps, system-interface issues, procurement constraints, access concerns and sequencing risks.
• Lead, coach and develop assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members; serve as the senior field representative with project stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and accurate field documentation and lead or oversee commissioning, testing, system startup, turnover, owner training, closeout documentation and final completion.
• Make independent day-to-day field decisions within contract requirements, approved project plans and delegated authority. Direct field execution and corrective actions, recommend recovery or mitigation plans and partner with the Construction Manager on decisions with material cost, scope, schedule, contractual or client impact.
• May directly or indirectly lead assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members. Establishes performance expectations, provides coaching and development, supports staffing decisions and holds internal teams and trade partners accountable for safe and effective execution.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Superintendent is the senior field leader responsible for safe, coordinated, high-quality and timely execution on large, complex or high-risk construction projects. This role owns field strategy, jobsite safety, quality, schedule performance, subcontractor coordination, field team leadership and constructability planning and drives successful delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

• Lead overall field strategy and daily jobsite operations, including logistics, staffing and manpower planning, deliveries, access, inspections, productivity, work sequencing and site-wide coordination.
• Own field execution of the project schedule, including milestones, short-interval and look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, constraints, handoffs and recovery plans; coordinate the Prime Integrator's Takt Schedule and MOD Plan with the general contractor's CPM schedule.
• Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure proactive planning, regulatory compliance, accountability, hazard correction and incident-prevention actions are consistently applied.
• Lead multi-trade subcontractor coordination with particular attention to MEP systems, architectural and structural interfaces, equipment access, inspections, startup, commissioning and turnover.
• Oversee field quality management, including acceptance planning, first-work-in-place reviews, inspections, deficiency tracking, rework prevention, punch list completion and quality documentation.
• Partner during preconstruction and lead constructability and field-planning reviews; identify and resolve scope gaps, system-interface issues, procurement constraints, access concerns and sequencing risks.
• Lead, coach and develop assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members; serve as the senior field representative with project stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and accurate field documentation and lead or oversee commissioning, testing, system startup, turnover, owner training, closeout documentation and final completion.
• Make independent day-to-day field decisions within contract requirements, approved project plans and delegated authority. Direct field execution and corrective actions, recommend recovery or mitigation plans and partner with the Construction Manager on decisions with material cost, scope, schedule, contractual or client impact.
• May directly or indirectly lead assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members. Establishes performance expectations, provides coaching and development, supports staffing decisions and holds internal teams and trade partners accountable for safe and effective execution.

Position Details

• Lead overall field strategy and daily jobsite operations, including logistics, staffing and manpower planning, deliveries, access, inspections, productivity, work sequencing and site-wide coordination.
• Own field execution of the project schedule, including milestones, short-interval and look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, constraints, handoffs and recovery plans; coordinate the Prime Integrator's Takt Schedule and MOD Plan with the general contractor's CPM schedule.
• Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure proactive planning, regulatory compliance, accountability, hazard correction and incident-prevention actions are consistently applied.
• Lead multi-trade subcontractor coordination with particular attention to MEP systems, architectural and structural interfaces, equipment access, inspections, startup, commissioning and turnover.
• Oversee field quality management, including acceptance planning, first-work-in-place reviews, inspections, deficiency tracking, rework prevention, punch list completion and quality documentation.
• Partner during preconstruction and lead constructability and field-planning reviews; identify and resolve scope gaps, system-interface issues, procurement constraints, access concerns and sequencing risks.
• Lead, coach and develop assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members; serve as the senior field representative with project stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and accurate field documentation and lead or oversee commissioning, testing, system startup, turnover, owner training, closeout documentation and final completion.
• Make independent day-to-day field decisions within contract requirements, approved project plans and delegated authority. Direct field execution and corrective actions, recommend recovery or mitigation plans and partner with the Construction Manager on decisions with material cost, scope, schedule, contractual or client impact.
• May directly or indirectly lead assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members. Establishes performance expectations, provides coaching and development, supports staffing decisions and holds internal teams and trade partners accountable for safe and effective execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; construction management, engineering or related degree or coursework is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of construction field leadership experience, preferably with a general contractor, prime integrator or complex trade contractor.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Industrial construction and modular construction experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi-trade or high-risk data center, manufacturing, mission critical or other technically complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of construction sequencing, project schedules, contract documents, site logistics, safety, quality, constructability and field productivity.
• Ability to lead field strategy and subcontractor performance across multiple trades, scopes and project phases.
• Significant knowledge of MEP coordination, system interfaces, equipment access, startup, commissioning and turnover requirements.
• Experience with Takt planning, modular planning, CPM schedule integration, pull planning, recovery planning and large-scale project reporting.
• Strong leadership presence, communication, influence, judgment, accountability and client orientation.
• Proficiency with construction technology for field documentation, schedule management, model coordination, quality, commissioning and closeout.
• Up to 50% travel, depending on business needs.
• Regularly visit active construction areas; walk and stand for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; navigate uneven surfaces and tight quarters; and work safely near construction materials, equipment, noise, dust and changing weather conditions. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and travel to assigned project locations as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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