Senior General Super-

Cityscape Recruitment USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: $200,000–$240,000

Annual bonus: 16%

Auto allowance: $815/month

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment USA is seeking a Senior General Superintendent to join our Richmond, Virginia team, overseeing major commercial projects and leading field operations. You will manage multiple General Superintendents and their teams, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality across projects valued at $300M+.

You will mentor leadership, coordinate with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors, and drive performance while maintaining strong safety standards and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience serving as the lead Superintendent on $70M+ projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing General Superintendents and Superintendent teams.
• Healthcare and/or municipal construction experience highly preferred.
• Candidates from other commercial sectors will be considered with strong large-project experience.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, safety, quality, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple major projects and large field teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated career stability with a strong track record of tenure.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior leadership and oversight of field operations across major commercial projects.
• Overseeing approximately 2 large-scale projects at any one time.
• Taking sole oversight of projects valued at $300M+.
• Leading and developing approximately 4 General Superintendents.
• Providing strategic oversight across a wider team of approximately 20–30 Superintendents.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
• Overseeing site logistics, sequencing, scheduling, manpower, and construction operation.
• Coordinating with Project Managers, clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractor.
• Monitoring project progress and resolving complex field issues.
• Establishing and maintaining strong safety and quality standards across projects.
• Mentoring and developing field leadership teams.
• Supporting preconstruction and project planning where required.
• Reporting project status, risks, and performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client-facing communication

Safety and quality oversight

Job description

About the Company

A leading national General Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior General Superintendent to join their growing Richmond, Virginia team. With approximately $10 billion in annual revenue, a $15 billion backlog, and 3,300 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, the company has an exceptional reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects. The Virginia operation has a strong pipeline of work, particularly across the healthcare and municipal sectors, with projects typically ranging from $100 million to $300 million. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable, nationally recognised contractor offering major project exposure, strong leadership, and long-term career progression.

About the Role

As Senior General Superintendent, you will provide senior-level oversight across major commercial construction projects, leading field operations and managing multiple General Superintendents and Superintendent teams. You will typically oversee two large projects simultaneously, although projects valued at $300M+ would generally receive your sole focus. You will have approximately 4 General Superintendents reporting directly to you, with their Superintendent teams reporting through them. Overall, you will provide leadership and oversight across approximately 20–30 Superintendents.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing senior leadership and oversight of field operations across major commercial projects
• Overseeing approximately 2 large-scale projects at any one time
• Taking sole oversight of projects valued at $300M+
• Leading and developing approximately 4 General Superintendents
• Providing strategic oversight across a wider team of approximately 20–30 Superintendents
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards
• Overseeing site logistics, sequencing, scheduling, manpower, and construction operation
• Coordinating with Project Managers, clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractor
• Monitoring project progress and resolving complex field issues
• Establishing and maintaining strong safety and quality standards across projects
• Mentoring and developing field leadership teams
• Supporting preconstruction and project planning where required
• Reporting project status, risks, and performance to senior leadership

About the Requirements

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor
• Proven experience leading large-scale commercial construction projects
• Experience serving as the lead Superintendent on $70M+ projects
• Strong leadership experience managing General Superintendents and Superintendent teams
• Healthcare and/or municipal construction experience highly preferred
• Candidates from other commercial sectors will be considered with strong large-project experience
• Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, safety, quality, and project delivery
• Proven ability to manage multiple major projects and large field teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Demonstrated career stability with a strong track record of tenure

Why Apply?

• Join a $10B+ national General Contractor with a $15B backlog
• Lead some of the largest and most complex projects in Virginia
• Opportunity to oversee $100M–$300M+ projects
• Strong pipeline across healthcare and municipal construction
• Lead and mentor a significant field leadership team
• Clear progression within an established Superintendent structure
• Work alongside an experienced senior leadership team
• Join an organisation with 3,300 employees and 45+ offices worldwide
• Long-term career opportunity with a financially stable contractor

About the Benefits

• $200,000–$240,000 base salary
• 16% annual bonus
• $815/month auto allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) and employer contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and training
• Long-term career advancement opportunities