Superintendent (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

401(k) plans

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities for high‑profile projects.

You will oversee Grunley employees and subcontractors, manage scheduling, safety, quality control, and field operations, reporting to the Director of Field Operations. Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, 5+ years of construction experience, OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: minimum five (5) years construction experience.
• Certifications: OSHA 10, CPR, First Aid (current or obtainable before project start date).
• Knowledge/Abilities: forecast and execute activities; interact with owners, reps and tenants; learn new information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Grunley employees and coordination with foremen, engineers, and assistants.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and direct foremen accordingly.
• Assist in developing baseline project schedule and two‑week look‑ahead.
• Monitor inspections and implement Quality Control Program; maintain field office operations.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and purchase orders; manage draw postings; maintain logs.
• Attend Grunley training and provide on‑the‑job training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Forecast and scheduling knowledge

Learning new technical information

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high‑profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Superintendent is responsible for the construction site and all activities occurring therein. The Superintendent oversees and directs the material, tools, equipment, and labor used to complete the construction activities. The Superintendent is responsible for job site logistics, scheduling, quality control (Level II, or III as appropriate), safety, field office operations and overall morale. Reports to: Director of Field Operations and is assigned project responsibility under the Senior Project Manager/Project Executive.

Requirements

• Required Education
  • HS Diploma or G.E.D.
• Required Experience
  • This position requires strong leadership skills with a minimum of five (5) years of construction experience.
• Required Certifications
  • OSHA 10, CPR Certified, First Aid Certified (current or obtainable before project start date)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must have general knowledge of all trades on the project and must be able to forecast and execute the required activities within the project schedule. The Superintendent oversees both Grunley employees and subcontractors’ operations.
  • The Superintendent must have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with co‑workers, owners, owners’ representatives and tenants.
  • The Superintendent must be capable of learning new technical and non‑technical information and applying it in the field in relatively short time periods.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Supervision of Grunley Employees
  • Coordination of work of all Grunley Field Employees; direct Grunley Foremen, Field Engineer(s) and Assistant Superintendent(s); and coordinate Carpenters, Laborers, Bricklayers, etc. with Grunley’s Labor Manager
• Subcontractors
  • Responsible for coordination of all subcontractor activities; and direct subcontractor foremen accordingly
• Schedule
  • Assist in developing the baseline project schedule; assist with monthly updating of the project schedule; keep project on schedule; develop two‑week look‑ahead schedule
• Inspections
  • Monitor inspections that are performed by others; inspect site daily to identify potential problems and develop resolutions; and implement Quality Control Program
• Temporary Construction Materials
  • Determine need; take off, order and maintain as appropriate; and contract purchasing
• Equipment
  • Determine need and schedule requirements; get competitive prices on rentals; and notify office of rental and termination of equipment
• Safety
  • Inspections; perform weekly toolbox talks; and verify that M.S.D.S. system is in place
• Field Office Operations
  • Daily reports; fill out daily/weekly time sheets; fill out purchase orders; and maintain purchase order log
• Maintain and Post Drawings
• Training
  • Attend assigned Grunley training; participate as an instructor in Grunley continuing education training programs; and provide on‑the‑job training for Foremen, Field Engineers, and Assistant Superintendents

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. This role will receive a company vehicle and gas card. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $105,000.00–$185,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240‑399‑6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.