Superintendent – Vertical Construction

Seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee field operations on complex vertical construction projects in the Washington, D.C. metro area. This is a full-time, site-based leadership role managing safety, quality, coordination, and schedule from groundbreaking through closeout on projects ranging from $10M to $100M+.

To deliver mission-critical builds across healthcare, education, government, and institutional sectors.

Team culture emphasizes integrity, hands-on leadership, and long-term career growth in a stable, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site lead overseeing all daily field operations
• Coordinate subcontractors, enforce safety protocols, and maintain schedule adherence
• Monitor and enforce quality control and site cleanliness standards
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and lead subcontractor coordination meetings
• Partner with Project Management to manage cost, schedule updates, change orders, and documentation
• Drive timely project delivery with minimal rework and strong owner engagement
• Supervise 3–5 direct reports and oversee up to 100 workers on active job sites

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience managing ground-up construction projects valued at $10M+
• Proven track record in healthcare, higher education, K–12, or federal construction sectors
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field required
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)
• Strong proficiency with CPM scheduling, subcontractor sequencing, and site logistics
• Skilled communicator across trades, owners, consultants, and internal teams
• Hands-on leadership style with a field-first presence
• Local to Washington, D.C. region (within ~90-minute commute)
• Willing to work weekends when necessary to maintain project timelines

We offer

• Base salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (flexible for top candidates)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career path into Senior Superintendent roles

If you're a seasoned builder who takes pride in safety, quality, and team execution, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130, $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in the Washington D.C. area, and come into the office 5-6 days per week? (REQUIRED)
• Tell me about a time you managed a construction project with a budget between $10 million and $100 million. What was your role and what were the key outcomes? (REQUIRED)
• Describe your experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring project safety and quality on a construction site. Give me an example of a challenging situation and how you handled it. (REQUIRED)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Construction management: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 10 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person