Senior Civil Construction Superintendent

Shirley Contracting Company; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company is seeking a Superintendent to manage projects across the DC/MD/VA area. The role requires 5+ years of experience with heavy civil contracts and proven leadership in field operations. You will oversee scheduling, budgeting, safety, and collaboration with project teams and clients.

The position offers a competitive salary range and full benefits. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, and the candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a large scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment and manpower.
• Ability to lead field operations with effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of construction equipment, safe operating practices and maintenance.
• Understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and monitor construction to meet or exceed the project schedule and budget.
• Encourages and/or participates in staff training and development.
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline.
• Develop a project schedule, sequence of work, and monitor daily productivity.
• Maintain a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary.
• Supervise field workforce to assure safety, production and budget requirements are met.

Skills

Project scheduling

Field leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company is seeking a Superintendent to manage projects across the DC/MD/VA area. The role requires 5+ years of experience with heavy civil contracts and proven leadership in field operations. You will oversee scheduling, budgeting, safety, and collaboration with project teams and clients.

The position offers a competitive salary range and full benefits. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, and the candidate must be authorized to work in the US.