Superintendent

ZSG; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck or vehicle allowance + 1

Gas card

Job summary

ZSG, a seasoned Virginia contractor, seeks multiple Project Superintendents to lead field operations on large commercial projects in the Hampton Roads area. The role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling, safety, and subcontractor coordination across diverse markets.

Candidates should have 10+ years in commercial construction and proven success as a Lead Superintendent on projects over $20M. Excellent communication and organization are essential for success in this established firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Lead Superintendent on projects exceeding $20M.
• Strong field leadership, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination experience.
• Diverse commercial project experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on substantial commercial construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, manpower, and site logistics.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor quality, safety, inspections, and construction progress.
• Coordinate with project management and resolve field issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners and trade partners.
• Lead and mentor project field personnel.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Reading plans

Mentoring

Job description

We are partnering with one of Virginia’s most established commercial general contractors to hire multiple Project Superintendents in the Hampton Roads market.

Headquartered in Newport News and established approximately 70 years ago, the company has deep regional roots and exceptional employee retention, with 40% of employees having more than 10 years of tenure.

Recent project awards and long-term workforce planning have created several immediate Superintendent openings.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on substantial commercial construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, manpower, and site logistics.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor quality, safety, inspections, and construction progress.
• Coordinate with project management and resolve field issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners and trade partners.
• Lead and mentor project field personnel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience as a Lead Superintendent on projects exceeding $20M.
• Strong field leadership, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination experience.
• Diverse commercial project experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.

Why Join?

• Approximately 70 years in business with deep Hampton Roads roots.
• Exceptional employee retention and long-term career stability.
• Strong backlog with multiple immediate Superintendent needs.
• Projects across industrial, healthcare, education, government, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial markets.
• Longstanding relationships with major regional clients.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Company truck or vehicle allowance plus gas card.
• Long-term advancement and professional development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial Superintendent looking to lead meaningful projects with a stable, established Virginia contractor.