Senior Construction Superintendent — DMV Region Lead

SST Direct; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus 10%

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) 6% match

PTO 3 weeks

Auto Allowance $950/month

Gas Card

Travel local/regional

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent / General Superintendent to lead complex construction projects across the DMV Region. The role oversees field execution, safety, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project operations in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Candidates with strong General Superintendent experience and a track record of managing multiple projects may command compensation up to $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction superintendent experience.
• Experience on projects valued at $20 million or more.
• Ability to travel throughout the DMV Region as required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification; First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site construction operations from mobilization through project closeout.
• Enforce company safety policies and applicable local, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, material deliveries, inspections, equipment, and site logistics.
• Partner with the Project Manager to establish project goals, responsibilities, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules in coordination with the project scheduler and project team.
• Monitor short-term schedules, manpower, materials, and subcontractor performance to maintain project progress.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and other contract documents for constructability and coordination issues.
• Develop a thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and identify potential scope gaps or conflicts.
• Ensure subcontractors are working from current drawings, specifications, and supplemental information.
• Implement and maintain the project quality control program.
• Lead preconstruction and preparatory meetings before major phases of work begin.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, commissioning, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation throughout the project.
• Manage general conditions and field labor costs.
• Communicate regularly with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal project teams.
• Participate in project reviews, preconstruction activities, client interviews, presentations, and proposal efforts as needed.
• Mentor and support the development of Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Utilize current construction technology and project management software to effectively manage field operations.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour certification

First Aid and CPR certifications

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

Microsoft 365

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

Microsoft 365

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent / General Superintendent to lead complex construction projects across the DMV Region. The role oversees field execution, safety, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project operations in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Candidates with strong General Superintendent experience and a track record of managing multiple projects may command compensation up to $175,000 annually.