Superintendent - Washington D.C.

MCN Build; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/vision insurance

Family coverage with HSA contribution

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

PTO 20 days + 7 sick days

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

MCN Build is seeking a motivated Superintendent in Washington, DC, to lead commercial construction projects with a focus on schedule and cost control. You will oversee safety plans, coordinate logistics, and ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and codes, while building strong client and team relationships.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of general construction experience, OSHA 30, excellent communication, and the ability to read drawings and contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial general construction experience.
• 30-hour OSHA certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
• Proven organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret drawings, contract/insurance documents and forms, and make appropriate recommendations to field operations team.
• Negotiation skills with ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project logistical plans and direct responsibility for safety plans.
• Coordinate material deliveries, develop project flow, and manage master schedules and three-week forecasts.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs, and local building codes; anticipate problems early.
• Collaborate with clients, internal team, subcontractors, and inspectors as a cohesive unit.

Skills

5+ years construction experience

OSHA 30

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reading drawings/contract docs

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Superintendent - Washington D.C

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees that still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.

We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.

In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated Superintendent with a minimum of 5years of commercial general construction experience and a High School Diploma. The right hard-working Superintendent is responsible for managing relationships with clients, internal team, subcontractors, and inspectors. A Superintendent needs to have excellent communication skills and be well respected by the subcontractor community. The Superintendent and the Project Manager must work together as a complementary team. Successful candidates will be able to share their passion for and dedication to getting the job done and confidently represent the firm, including committing the firm on schedule and cost matters within approved parameters.

What You’ll Do

Our new Superintendent will develop detailed project logistical plans and direct responsibility for developing and managing project specific safety plans. A day in the life of an MCN Superintendent consists of coordinating material deliveries, developing project flow, and maintaining project master schedules and three-week forecasts. MCN Superintendents ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and local building codes and possesses strategic foresight to predict problems before they develop. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.

What You Bring To The Table

• A minimum of 5years of commercial general construction experience
• 30-hour OSHA certification
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Proven organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret drawings, contract/insurance documents and forms, and make appropriate recommendations to field operations team
• Negotiation skills with ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs

What We Offer

• Salary range $90,000 - $130,000 and up to 10% in an annual discretionary bonus
• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner and HSA contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching.
• 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, flexible working arrangements, the latest technology and tools to do your best work.
• Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.

MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.