Superintendent

D|Watts Construction; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

D|Watts Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead interior office buildouts, ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate field staff and subcontractors, review drawings, manage schedules, and maintain detailed daily site reports from start to finish. A minimum of 3 years in superintendent roles and 5 years in GC is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Superintendent on interior office buildouts.
• At least 5 years’ experience in commercial general contracting.
• Extensive knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Mastery of reading and interpreting construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and administer safety program for all subcontractors and incidents.
• Direct workflow to align with project schedule and manage punch list/closeout.
• Coordinate with project manager to formulate schedules and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and community partners to support project needs.
• Ensure accurate daily documentation of work orders and site conditions.
• Develop and organize the field team and arrange tmp facilities/utilities.

Skills

Interior project supervision

Schedule management

Safety program enforcement

Reading construction drawings

Subcontractor coordination

Leadership/team management

Job description

About the Role

D|Watts is committed to redefining the construction experience for our clients. As a Superintendent with D|Watts you will be responsible for the smooth and timely completion of interior office buildouts, and for exceeding client expectations on every project. D|Watts Superintendents are the hands that make the vision of our clients come to life and the voice that sets a culture of respect and trust on our project sites. Our Superintendents plan, organize, direct, and control the building aspects on each project in order to meet budget, quality, time, and safety objectives. Our work is known for being high-end with complex design.

Responsibilities

• Understand and administer the D|Watts safety program to include all subcontractors, ensure that all accidents/incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assist in safety inspections by outside agencies


• Direct the work flow consistent with the project schedule, communicate project priorities to field staff and subcontractors, maintain daily reports of all activities and site conditions, and manage the punch list and closeout process through owner/architect acceptance


• Work with their project manager in formulating project schedule, ensure that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, makes and follows through with schedule commitments, and maintains D|Watts quality standards


• Maintain good working relationship with all subcontractors on the project, develop relationships within the community which enhances business opportunities, and ensure subcontractors are treated fairly and respectfully


• Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understand subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identify problems early and act immediately to provide solutions


• Develop and organize the field team, arrange for temporary facilities/utilities for the site, and identify long lead items that need to be expedited

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Superintendent on interior office buildouts


• At least 5 years’ experience in commercial general contracting


• Extensive knowledge of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction


• Mastery of reading construction drawings; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings


• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results


• Good organizational skills and verbal communication skills

Other Requirements

• Carry oneself as a leader, demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for exceeding client expectations


• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and vendors


• Take initiative and seek responsibility for the outcome of their project

Who We Are

At D|Watts, we’re not just building spaces—we’re redefining the construction experience. Our team is made up of passionate problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and skilled professionals who take pride in delivering top-notch work.

We believe that success starts with great people, and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for individuals who genuinely care about their work and the people around them, who understand their strengths and are eager to grow, and who bring passion and determination to every project.

At D|Watts our goal is to be the best, and we will only do this by hiring talented individuals who will help us push the envelope. We look forward to receiving applications from individuals who care about others, know their own strengths and weaknesses, and who strive for greatness.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Main Office )