Senior Field Superintendent — Lead Safe, On‑Time Builds

Howard-Shockey-; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Join Howard Shockey & Sons, one of the region’s most respected and enduring construction firms, as a key leader in field operations. We’re looking for a dedicated construction professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment and takes pride in guiding teams toward safe, efficient, and successful project delivery. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily jobsite activities, coordinate subcontractors and workers, and ensure that every phase of construction is executed with precision, quality, and integrity. If you’re a proactive problem‑solver with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a company known for excellence and long‑standing craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all corporate safety initiatives with a commitment to a safe working environment and safety as the top priority.
• Study plans, specifications, and contracts to plan procedures for construction, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project schedule development and construction activities to maintain logic, sequence, and timeline requirements.
• Assemble project team members at the start of the project.
• Manage procurement of tools and materials to meet quality standards and work schedules.
• Direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating phases of construction.
• Resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Coordinate with design team, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure adherence to specifications and schedules.
• Perform field labor functions as required.
• Prepare and review reports on progress, materials used, and costs; adjust work schedules as needed.
• Coordinate project activities with regulatory or oversight agencies.
• Maintain high standards of candor, integrity, and ethical practices.
• Foster win‑win relationships through firm, fair, friendly, and factual interactions.

*Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages those supervisors assigned to provide assistance and non‑supervisory employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; making recommendations to executive management for the rewarding and disciplining of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of The Shockey Companies that employment practices shall not be influenced by an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation; gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, national origin, veteran status or genetic information (including family medical history).

Requirements

• Five - 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Superintendent – Level 1

• Project size: Up to $15 Million
• Years of experience: Typically 5 – 10
• Salary: $79,413 - $136,593

Superintendent – Level 2

• Project size: Up to $15 – 50 Million
• Years of experience: Typically 10 – 15
• Salary: $95,295 - $148,659