Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent

Location: On Site - Richmond, Virginia

Salary: $90,000-$170,000

Skills: Commercial, Multifamily, Mixed use, Retail, High Education, Schools, High Rise Residential

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a leading construction organization delivering complex commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, higher education, school, and high-rise residential projects. This opportunity offers an experienced Superintendent the chance to lead field operations, drive safety and quality, and guide projects from early construction through successful closeout. Based onsite in Richmond, Virginia, you will collaborate with project stakeholders while developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timely, high-quality installation of contracted work across assigned projects, scopes, or trade contractors.
• Establish and maintain a strong culture of safety and quality through regular inspections and compliance with company, contract, and government regulations.
• Create and manage plans for work sequencing, jobsite logistics, materials, and personnel.
• Develop, update, and communicate project schedules while maintaining command of critical milestones.
• Take ownership of project execution to deliver work on schedule, within budget, and according to established standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members while building strong relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, project costs, staff charts, and key performance indicators.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list completion and building operations training.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Successful experience delivering high-rise residential, mixed-use, higher education, commercial, or similarly complex projects from start to finish.
• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience leading, developing, and motivating construction teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field operations and communicate plans effectively with diverse project audiences.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable safety and building regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, accountability, adaptability, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work onsite in active construction environments, including variable weather, elevated or confined areas, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with construction management platforms including Procore, PlanGrid, Fieldwire, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6.
• Experience managing retail, school, multifamily, or other highly coordinated occupied or complex facilities.
• Knowledge of project cost controls, general conditions, staffing plans, and construction performance metrics.
• Experience leading punch list, turnover, building operations training, and project closeout activities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance environment and provide flexibility during critical project phases or time-sensitive issues.