Superintendent - General Contractor

Jobot; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Superintendent for a well-established DC metro area commercial contractor. You will lead field operations on interiors, renovations, and tenant fit-out projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality from start to finish.

This full-time role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, the ability to coordinate subcontractors, read drawings, and manage occupier sites. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
• Experience managing interiors, renovations, or tenant fit-out projects.
• Ability to manage day-to-day field operations from start through closeout.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience working in occupied or operational environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain short-term schedules and lookaheads.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site logistics.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and enforcement on active job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quality control and punch list management.
• Proficiency with construction technology such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve field issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple trades in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Willingness to be onsite full-time and actively lead field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations from start to closeout with a focus on safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage site logistics across multiple trades.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to drive constructability and field decisions.
• Enforce safety standards on active job sites and maintain clean, organized sites.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules and lookaheads; monitor progress and adjust plans.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction scheduling

Trade coordination

Safety enforcement

Reading drawings

Procore/Bluebeam

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Superintendent Opening | Established GC | Steady Pipeline + Excellent Compensation

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor with a strong presence in the Washington, DC metro area. With decades of experience in the market, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including corporate interiors, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily environments. The organization is known for executing projects in occupied and fast-paced settings, requiring careful coordination, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and client satisfaction. Their work is largely relationship-driven, with a high percentage of repeat clients and negotiated projects.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a contractor that values strong field leadership and takes pride in delivering clean, well-managed projects. Superintendents are trusted to take ownership of their sites and play a critical role in ensuring quality, schedule, and safety standards are met. The company promotes a collaborative environment between field and project management teams, allowing Superintendents to stay closely involved in decision-making and problem-solving. With a consistent pipeline of work throughout the DMV, this role offers stability, variety in project types, and long-term career growth. You will be part of a team that emphasizes accountability, communication, and craftsmanship while working on projects that require precision and professionalism in active environments.

Job Details

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction
• Experience managing interiors, renovations, or tenant fit-out projects
• Ability to manage day-to-day field operations from start through closeout
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination
• Experience working in occupied or operational environments
• Ability to develop and maintain short-term schedules and lookaheads
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site logistics
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and enforcement on active job sites
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with quality control and punch list management
• Proficiency with construction technology such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools
• Strong communication skills with project teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve field issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple trades in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to maintaining clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Willingness to be onsite full-time and actively lead field operations

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.