Residential Construction Superintendent

Cabin John Builders; Cabin John (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (15 days)g

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Cabin John Builders seeks a Residential Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on our luxury residential projects in the Greater Washington, DC area. This hands-on role requires regular travel to active sites, strong leadership, and daily coordination with trade partners, designers, and homeowners to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You will review plans, supervise crews, manage schedules in Buildertrend, maintain documentation, and ensure quality control from start to

Qualifications

• At least five years of construction management, superintendent, or related field experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of direct residential construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing custom homes, luxury renovations, additions, or other complex residential projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, quality standards, and trade coordination.
• Ability to maintain detailed schedules, daily reports, project records, and other digital documentation.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for regular travel between project sites.
• English and Spanish bilingual skills are an asset but not required; Portuguese language skills are also beneficial.
• Ability to work fully on-site and in the field; this position is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation to understand project requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day construction activities, trade partners, labor, and material deliveries.
• Monitor, maintain, and update project schedules in Buildertrend.
• Provide on-site supervision and perform ongoing quality-control inspections.
• Coordinate subcontractors and hold trade partners accountable for schedule, quality, and performance.
• Participate in weekly project meetings with homeowners, architects, designers, and other project partners.
• Attend required building inspections and assist with resolving inspection-related issues.
• Complete daily project logs and maintain accurate digital project records.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client and designer questions, requests, and proposed scope additions.
• Maintain subcontractor, project, punch-list, and warranty documentation.
• Receive and verify materials and coordinate deliveries to active job sites.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and daily office communication.
• Identify potential problems early and develop practical solutions that protect the schedule, budget, quality, and client experience.
• Complete additional construction-related projects and responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Project scheduling

Trade coordination

Strong communication

Leadership

Construction technology

Buildertrend experience

On-site management

Spanish language

Tools

Buildertrend

Asana

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Dropbox

Job description

Cabin John Builders

Residential Construction Superintendent

Location: Cabin John, MD/Greater Washington, D.C. project sites. This is a field-based position requiring regular travel to active residential construction sites throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Build Exceptional Homes. Lead an Exceptional Process.

Cabin John Builders is a small-volume custom builder specializing in high-end renovations, additions, and new custom homes. We manage complex, architect-driven projects throughout the Greater Washington, D.C. area, including multimillion-dollar whole-home renovations. More than a construction company, we consider ourselves a service company dedicated to making the building experience organized, transparent, collaborative, and enjoyable for homeowners and project partners.

Cabin John Builders is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to oversee the daily field operations of our custom residential projects. Reporting directly to the company's partners, you will coordinate trade partners, manage schedules and deliveries, oversee quality control, maintain project documentation, and help ensure each project is completed on time, within budget, and according to our standards.

This is a hands-on position requiring approximately 80% of your time at active construction sites and 20% completing office work, meetings, and project reporting. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can anticipate challenges, hold vendors accountable, communicate calmly with clients and design professionals, and keep complex projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation to understand project requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day construction activities, trade partners, labor, and material deliveries.
• Monitor, maintain, and update project schedules in Buildertrend.
• Provide on-site supervision and perform ongoing quality-control inspections.
• Coordinate subcontractors and hold trade partners accountable for schedule, quality, and performance.
• Participate in weekly project meetings with homeowners, architects, designers, and other project partners.
• Attend required building inspections and assist with resolving inspection-related issues.
• Complete daily project logs and maintain accurate digital project records.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client and designer questions, requests, and proposed scope additions.
• Participate in reviewing, executing, and processing subcontractor agreements.
• Maintain subcontractor, project, punch-list, and warranty documentation.
• Receive and verify materials and coordinate deliveries to active job sites.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and daily office communication.
• Identify potential problems early and develop practical solutions that protect the schedule, budget, quality, and client experience.
• Complete additional construction-related projects and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• At least five years of construction management, superintendent, or related field experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of direct residential construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing custom homes, luxury renovations, additions, or other complex residential projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, quality standards, and trade coordination.
• Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple active construction projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to present practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, respectful, and service-oriented approach when working with clients, employees, vendors, and trade partners.
• Comfortable using computers and construction technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Dropbox, Asana, and project management platforms.
• Buildertrend experience is helpful but not required; experience with comparable construction management software is acceptable.
• Ability to maintain detailed schedules, daily reports, project records, and other digital documentation.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for regular travel between project sites. Employees using a personal vehicle for required project travel receive a $500 monthly vehicle and gas allowance.
• English and Spanish bilingual skills are an asset but not required; Portuguese language skills are also beneficial.
• Ability to work fully on-site and in the field; this position is not eligible for remote work.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employment
• Annual salary of $90,000-$110,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus; bonuses are not guaranteed.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to plan terms.
• $500 monthly vehicle and gas allowance for employees using their personal vehicle.
• 15 days of combined paid time off.
• Direct access to and support from the company's owners and experienced construction leadership.
• Opportunity to manage distinctive, architect-driven custom homes and high-end renovation projects.
• Collaborative, family-oriented work environment with a strong emphasis on loyalty, accountability, and professional growth.

Why Cabin John Builders?

At Cabin John Builders, exceptional projects begin with an exceptional process. Our team is guided by transparency, collaboration, personal service, calm professionalism, accountability, proactive leadership, and family-minded loyalty. You will work directly with company ownership and respected architects, designers, and trade partners on distinctive residential projects where craftsmanship and communication are equally valued. If you take pride in leading organized job sites, solving complex problems, and creating a dependable experience for clients and coworkers, you will find a rewarding place to build your career with Cabin John Builders.

Cabin John Builders encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.