Construction Superintendent - Base Building - Richmond, VA

• Exceptional work life balance, competitive base salary and growing pipeline!
• Amazing opportunity to work directly with leadership!
  
  

About Our Client

My client is a Class A commercial general contracting and construction management firm serving the entire state of Virginia for over 17 years. They specialize in negotiated work, allowing them to prioritize collaboration, transparency, and customized project approaches. Their portfolio includes interior renovations, mid‑size construction, and select base‑building projects ranging from $500K to $20M across sectors such as multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, boutique hotels, higher education, and sports facilities.

Founded in early 2000s, the company was built on the belief that strong relationships drive successful projects. Their team of 10-12 professionals maintains a 50/50 field‑office split and enjoys direct access to hands‑on leadership capable of making quick decisions. The culture is respectful, family‑friendly, and flexible-no micromanagement, no clock‑watching, and a genuine work-life balance despite a typical 50‑hour workweek. They maintain long‑standing, hand‑selected subcontractor relationships to ensure project quality and a smoother construction experience.

Job Description

The Superintendent will oversee all on‑site construction operations, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality across assigned projects. This role is highly autonomous and requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead day-to-day field operations and subcontractor coordination
• Maintain project schedule and ensure daily/weekly milestones are met
• Oversee site safety, enforce protocols, and conduct safety meetings
• Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes
• Conduct daily reports, site documentation, and progress updates
• Manage inspections, quality control, and punch list completion
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and field teams
  
  

MPI does 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. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

You are a seasoned Superintendent who thrives in the field and knows how to run a project from sitework through punch list. You lead proactively, communicate clearly, and maintain high standards of safety, schedule, and quality.

You Bring

• 8-15 years of commercial construction field experience
• Strong background in ground‑up and/or major renovation work
• Healthcare project experience preferred (not required)
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and field coordination
• Experience overseeing multiple phases of construction independently
• Strong daily reporting, scheduling, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and digital field tools
  
  

What's on Offer

Compensation

• Base Salary: Competitive and aligned with candidate experience
• Company Vehicle Provided
• Gas Card Included
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Based on performance & project success
  
  

Insurance & Retirement

• 100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance (employee)
• 401(k) match up to 3%
  
  

Work-life & Culture Perks

• 15 days PTO
• Family-friendly, flexible culture
• No micromanagement - trust-based workplace
• Direct access to owners and leadership
• Long-standing subcontractor relationships
• Smaller team with large‑firm benefits
  
  

Contact: Mya Nash

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6998283