Superintendent

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match and Company Co

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC seeks a Superintendent to lead projects across the DC/MD/VA area, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and coordination with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy civil experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass pre-employment screening. Shirley offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a large scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience.
• In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment and manpower
• Ability to lead field operations with effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and monitor construction to meet or exceed the project schedule and budget
• Encourages and/or participates in staff training and development
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
• Develop a project schedule, sequence of work, and monitory daily productivity
• Have a working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Supervise field work force to assure safety, production and budget requirements are met
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery to ensure long-lead and critical-path items are on-site
• Maintain a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner

Skills

Field leadership

Construction scheduling

Communication

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization. Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for a Superintendent to work on various projects in the DC/MD/VA area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a large scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience
• In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment and manpower
• Ability to lead field operations with effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
• In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and monitor construction to meet or exceed the project schedule and budget
• Encourages and/or participates in staff training and development
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
• Develop a project schedule, sequence of work, and monitory daily productivity
• Have a working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Supervise field work force to assure safety, production and budget requirements are met
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery to ensure long-lead and critical-path items are on-site
• Maintain a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner

Benefits

Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays).

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the base salary range is $85,000-150,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.