Superintendent Commercial Construction

Location: Arlington, VA (100% On-Site | Washington, DC Metro Area)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Commercial Construction / General Contracting
Client: Top-Tier General Contractor
Travel: Local only (must be within daily commuting distance)
Salary:$110,000 annually

A leading general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee on-site field operations for large-scale commercial construction projects in the Washington, DC Metro area. This role is responsible for jobsite safety, quality control, schedule execution, and day-to-day leadership from project mobilization through close-out.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with strong subcontractor management experience and a proven track record delivering complex commercial construction projects.

• Lead and manage daily on-site field operations for assigned commercial construction projects

• Oversee subcontracted and self-performed work to ensure compliance with project quality standards and schedules

• Enforce a strong jobsite safety culture in compliance with OSHA and company policies

• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions

• Plan and coordinate jobsite logistics, sequencing, manpower, materials, and equipment

• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and critical milestones

• Ensure workmanship meets contract documents, drawings, and specifications

• Manage, mentor, and develop field staff, foremen, and subcontractor teams

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with owners, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners

• Administer and understand owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements

• Monitor KPIs, general conditions, staffing plans, and field-related project costs

• Lead punch list completion, commissioning support, and project close-out activities

• Proactively resolve jobsite challenges through strong problem-solving and decision-making

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  OR

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant commercial construction experience

• 5 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects

• Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial projects

• 2+ years of experience leading and managing field teams

• Strong background in field operations, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination

• Experience with one or more of the following project types preferred:

  • High-rise residential

  • Mixed-use developments

  • Hospitality

  • Student housing

  • Higher education facilities

• In-depth knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing

• Strong scheduling, coordination, and field execution skills

• Proficiency with:

  • Procore

  • Bluebeam

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Primavera P6

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes, and safety standards

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (required or must be eligible to obtain)

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• 5 7+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction

• Experience delivering large-scale commercial projects

• Proven field operations leadership experience

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (completed or eligible)

• Procore experience

• Ability to work 100% on-site

• Reside within daily commuting distance of the Washington, DC Metro area

• Strong safety and quality management background

• Experience managing subcontractors and internal field teams