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Commercial Superintendent | Large-Scale Ground-Up Construction

Fairfax Station, Virginia Permanent USD100,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
An established commercial general contractor is seeking a Superintendent to oversee ground-up construction projects throughout Northern Virginia, with a focus on K-12, municipal, community, and government facilities. This individual will take ownership of all on-site operations, collaborating with project teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors to successfully deliver projects ranging from $20M to $140M.
  • Lead high-profile ground-up projects up to $140M across Northern Virginia
  • Join a family-owned builder with exceptional employee tenure and growth

About Our Client

This well-established construction firm has built a strong reputation through decades of successful project delivery and long-standing client relationships across the Mid-Atlantic region. Known for its family-oriented culture, employee loyalty, and impressive project pipelines, the company combines the stability of a mature organization with the opportunities typically found in a growing business.

Job Description

The Superintendent will be responsible for:

  • Leading all day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects.
  • Managing ground-up projects from site mobilization through project completion.
  • Coordinating subcontractors, vendors, architects, owners, and internal project teams.
  • Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Conducting constructability reviews and proactively resolving field challenges.
  • Developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring milestones are achieved.
  • Overseeing site logistics, material deliveries, and workforce planning.
  • Maintaining detailed daily reports, progress updates, and project documentation.
  • Enforcing quality control standards and ensuring work meets project specifications.
  • Championing jobsite safety and maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Partnering closely with Project Managers throughout the lifecycle of each project.
  • Serving as the primary on-site leader, driving successful project execution and client satisfaction.

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

A successful Superintendent should have:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a commercial general contractor.
  • Proven experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects valued at $20M+.
  • Ability to independently lead large-scale projects, ideally up to $40M.
  • Experience within K-12, municipal, community, government, or similar commercial sectors.
  • Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, and field operations.
  • Experience coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, and project teams.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, and related construction technology platforms.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Must be willing to travel throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding project locations.

What's on Offer

Reasons to apply for this Superintendent role:

  • Work on landmark projects ranging from schools and community facilities to major public developments.
  • Join a company with exceptional employee retention, where many team members have been employed for 20+ years.
  • Be part of a substantial project pipeline, including projects valued up to $140M.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package including vehicle, annual bonus, 6% 401(k) match, comprehensive benefits, and strong PTO offerings.
  • Gain the autonomy to lead complex ground-up projects while working within a collaborative, family-oriented culture.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7089127

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Fairfax Station
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-082026-7089127
 

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