Senior Superintendent

GCS-SIGAL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

GCS-SIGAL is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field work on base-building or interior projects in the Washington, DC area, ensuring safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, planning site logistics, managing schedules, overseeing daily reports with Procore, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience on $15M+ commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience collaborating with Washington, D.C. Government Department of General Services is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce quality control policies.
• Communicate clearly with clients and subcontractors on project status.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job site logistics.
• Create and update the project schedule and daily reports using Procore.
• Mentor other employees with less experience; conduct weekly contractor meetings.
• Ensure adherence to contract documents and cost controls.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Construction knowledge

Documentation

Reading plans/specs

Procore

Microsoft Office

Client interfacing

Education

BS or MS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We provide general contracting, construction management, and pre-construction services, with an emphasis on design-build project delivery and sustainable construction. Our projects include base buildings, renovations, historic modernizations, and tenant interiors.

Our team works with the area’s best design teams and trade contractors to push the art of building forward. We pursue projects that bring housing, education, work opportunities, and amenities to our neighborhoods. We provide a high level of service to our clients and deliver them award-winning projects.

Position Overview

Senior Superintendents at GCS-SIGAL are responsible for the overall field work on base‑building or interior projects, ensuring that company policies and procedures are met regarding safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Senior Superintendent typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Actively maintain a safe work environment and enforce quality control policies
• Creatively solve challenges that arise on projects with a positive attitude
• Communicate clearly and effectively to clients and subcontractors on the status of the project
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job site logistics
• Maintain a clear understanding of how daily operations affect project milestones
• Thoroughly understand contract documents
• Conduct weekly contractor meetings
• Oversee the creation of daily reports and documentation using Procore
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule
• Create and implement contingency plans as necessary
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team, subcontractors, and owner’s representatives
• Oversee project quality plan
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes
• Mentor other employees with less experience

Experience/Education

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 10-15 years of experience on $15 million or larger commercial/industrial construction base‑building projects in a superintendent role, or
• A combination of education and experience sufficient to succeed as a Senior Superintendent
• Experience collaborating with Washington D.C. Government Department of General Services is ideal

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excel at teamwork
• Be able to effectively communicate in person, on the phone, and via email
• Focus on achieving results
• Proven ability to multi-task in deadline‑driven environment
• Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to read specifications, plans, and details
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar construction project management software
• Working knowledge of construction safety protocols
• Proficiency in all division of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

GCS-SIGAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive benefits and a 401(k) plan.

GCS-SIGAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment background check.