Superintendent - Ground Up Projects ($20M+) - Bethesda, MD

Michael Page; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision coverage

FSA

HSA

401(k) with employer match

Dependent Care Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parking

On-site fitness facility

Three weeks PTO

Company holidays

Leadership development programs

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site construction for diverse ground-up and interior projects in the DC Metro region. You will oversee safety, quality, schedule, and coordination with clients, architects, and trades to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in commercial construction, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple trades across complex renovations and new builds, with substantial exposure to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Superintendent within commercial construction.
• Experience managing ground-up construction
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety and quality control practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within healthcare, education, life sciences, hospitality, office, multifamily, industrial, retail, or commercial interiors projects is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and relationship-driven environment.
• Motivated to grow professionally through training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, project schedules, quality control, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive daily field operations on ground-up construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions to maintain project progress.
• Oversee multiple trades and ensure effective coordination across all phases of construction.
• Maintain strong communication with all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work on complex projects ranging from $20M+ new construction assignments to sophisticated interior renovations.

Skills

ground up construction

superintendent

large scale projects

commercial construction

maryland

washington dc

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to join one of the most respected commercial builders in the DC Metro market, managing complex and high-profile construction projects. The role offers strong compensation, long-term career growth, and the chance to work within a highly collaborative, employee-focused culture.

Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor with approximately 160 employees and annual revenue of roughly $280M. The company delivers both ground-up construction and interior projects across healthcare, life sciences, multifamily, education, hospitality, office, retail, industrial, and commercial interiors sectors throughout the DC Metro region. Known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee development, the company provides significant opportunities for growth. The Superintendent will play a key role in project success, while the Superintendent position offers exposure to a wide variety of project types and client relationships. Successful Superintendents are supported by experienced leadership teams and comprehensive professional development programs.

Description

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, project schedules, quality control, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive daily field operations on ground-up construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions to maintain project progress.
• The Superintendent will oversee multiple trades and ensure effective coordination across all phases of construction.
• The Superintendent will maintain strong communication with all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experienced Superintendents will have opportunities to work on complex projects ranging from $20M+ new construction assignments to sophisticated interior renovations.

Profile

• Proven experience as a Superintendent within commercial construction.
• Experience managing ground-up construction
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety and quality control practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within healthcare, education, life sciences, hospitality, office, multifamily, industrial, retail, or commercial interiors projects is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and relationship-driven environment.
• Motivated to grow professionally through training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Job Offer

• Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
• Annual performance bonus based on company profitability and individual performance.
• Vehicle allowance:
  • $1,000/month for Superintendents.
• Three medical plan options.
• Two dental plan options.
• Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%.
• Dependent Care Account.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• On-site fitness facility.
• Three weeks of PTO to start (negotiable based on experience).
• Company holidays.
• Leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and career advancement programs.
• Family-oriented culture with regular company events and team outings.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to join one of the most respected commercial builders in the DC Metro market, managing complex and high-profile construction projects. The role offers strong compensation, long-term career growth, and the chance to work within a highly collaborative, employee-focused culture.

Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor with approximately 160 employees and annual revenue of roughly $280M. The company delivers both ground-up construction and interior projects across healthcare, life sciences, multifamily, education, hospitality, office, retail, industrial, and commercial interiors sectors throughout the DC Metro region. Known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee development, the company provides significant opportunities for growth. The Superintendent will play a key role in project success, while the Superintendent position offers exposure to a wide variety of project types and client relationships. Successful Superintendents are supported by experienced leadership teams and comprehensive professional development programs.

Description

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, project schedules, quality control, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive daily field operations on ground-up construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions to maintain project progress.
• The Superintendent will oversee multiple trades and ensure effective coordination across all phases of construction.
• The Superintendent will maintain strong communication with all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experienced Superintendents will have opportunities to work on complex projects ranging from $20M+ new construction assignments to sophisticated interior renovations.

Profile

• Proven experience as a Superintendent within commercial construction.
• Experience managing ground-up construction
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety and quality control practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within healthcare, education, life sciences, hospitality, office, multifamily, industrial, retail, or commercial interiors projects is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and relationship-driven environment.
• Motivated to grow professionally through training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Job Offer

• Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
• Annual performance bonus based on company profitability and individual performance.
• Vehicle allowance:
  • $1,000/month for Superintendents.
• Three medical plan options.
• Two dental plan options.
• Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%.
• Dependent Care Account.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• On-site fitness facility.
• Three weeks of PTO to start (negotiable based on experience).
• Company holidays.
• Leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and career advancement programs.
• Family-oriented culture with regular company events and team outings.

Desired Skills and Experience

• ground up construction
• superintendent
• large scale projects
• commercial construction
• maryland
• washington dc

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