Senior On‑Site Construction Superintendent

Holder Construction; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Superintendent to join our Operations team on our projects in Richmond, VA; Culpeper, VA; and Herndon, VA. This full-time, in-person role leads on-site construction activities from mobilization through close-out, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Holder’s standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of commercial construction supervision, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage safety, schedule, and quality

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial construction experience in a supervisory or field leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, QA/QC processes, and risk management strategies.
• Ability to relocate to projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through close-out, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Holder’s standards.
• Execute and enforce project safety, quality, and schedule objectives, exemplifying Holder’s commitment to a zero-accident culture.
• Provide oversight of all on-site workforces, including daily scope coordination and inspection of installed work.
• Assign team responsibilities and maintain clear communication with office and field teams to support project goals and manage risk.
• Organize project site logistics and coordinate day-to-day on-site activities to optimize workflow, productivity, and sequencing.
• Read and interpret construction design documents and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting Holder’s culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to maintain project momentum and deliver successful results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety focus

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Scheduling tools

QA/QC processes

Risk management tools

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking a Superintendent to join our Operations team on our projects in Richmond, VA; Culpeper, VA; and Herndon, VA. This full-time, in-person role leads on-site construction activities from mobilization through close-out, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Holder’s standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of commercial construction supervision, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage safety, schedule, and quality