Project Superintendent - Mission Critical Plus/Day 2

The Weitz Company; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Leesburg, VA is seeking a seasoned Project Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for critical infrastructure projects. You will drive safety culture, monitor scheduling and costs, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a project superintendent in mission-critical environments and can mentor teams while leveraging knowledge of electrical, cooling, and cabling

Qualifications

• Five+ years of project construction supervision experience required.
• Experience in mission-critical data center facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare or other operational environments preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, teach, and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Oversee daily field operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to protect active operations and critical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage project execution, including scheduling, labor forecasting, site logistics, and self-performed work.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and preconstruction meetings; maintain alignment on scope and expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Coaching

Cost analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

MS Office

Apple iOS devices

Prolog

JDE

SureTrack

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily field operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to protect active operations and critical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage project execution, including scheduling, labor forecasting, site logistics, and self-performed work.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, preconstruction meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure alignment on scope and expectations.
• Monitor project costs, track progress, and support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with contracts, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to RFIs, manage field documentation, and ensure timely submittals and approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support team development through training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Assist with hiring, staff development, and business development efforts as needed.
• Execute project closeout activities, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all phases of construction.
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • A minimum of five years of project construction superintending experience is required.
  • Experience in mission-critical data center facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare or other operational environments is preferred.
  • Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others.
  • Familiarity with data center infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, and structured cabling is beneficial.
• Skills:
  • Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
  • Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Business acumen and relationship building skills
• Technology:
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
  • Solid systems experience with Prolog, JDE, and SureTrack is preferred.
  • Training will be provided on company standards.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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