Senior Superintendent - Ground-Up Commercial - DC Metro

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Superintendent will oversee large-scale commercial ground-up projects, acting as the on-site leader from preconstruction through turnover. You'll run complex work with full ownership, managing field operations, schedules, safety, and subcontractor performance while driving a proactive, problem‑solving culture.Apply today for feedback within 48 hours!
  • Lead a complex $98M+ flagship ground‑up project!
  • High autonomy, strong culture, and company truck or car allowance!

About Our Client

Our client is a respected, long‑standing general contractor known for delivering high-performance, sustainability-focused projects across education, public sector, and commercial markets. They're an established design‑build leader with a collaborative, supportive culture and a reputation for executing complex, high‑visibility builds.

Job Description

The Senior Superintendent - Ground-Up Commercial - DC Metro will:

  • Lead all on-site construction activities for major ground‑up projects $50M+ from start through completion
  • Manage field teams, subcontractors, scheduling, safety, site logistics, and daily operations
  • Drive collaboration in a design‑build environment, partnering closely with architects and engineers
  • Oversee full demolition and ground‑up construction of institutional facilities
  • Ensure alignment with LEED, net‑zero readiness, and sustainability goals
  • Maintain project quality, cost, and timeline targets with a proactive issue‑resolution mindset
  • Utilize Procore for documentation, reporting, schedule management, and daily logs
  • Mentor and direct assigned project teams while fostering a positive, solutions‑driven culture



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

The Senior Superintendent - Ground-Up Commercial - DC Metro will have:

  • 3-5+ years as a Senior or Lead Superintendent on large commercial ground‑up projects
  • Proven experience running at least 1-2 projects valued at $50M+ as the lead
  • Strong design‑build background; K‑12 or DGS experience highly valued
  • Proficient in Procore and modern construction management software
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive mindset

What's on Offer

The Senior Superintendent - Ground-Up Commercial - DC Metro will receive:

  • Competitive package: up to $180K
  • Company vehicle or monthly auto allowance + gas card
  • Healthcare
  • 401(k) with match
  • Competitive EOY bonus structure
  • Chance to lead a $98M+ marquee school modernization project in Washington, DC
  • High autonomy with a leadership team that empowers you to make decisions and grow
  • Strong culture built on positivity, ownership, and problem solving-not micromanagement
  • Work with a respected contractor known for sustainability, innovation, and delivering complex projects
Contact
Isabel Seebold
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6995048

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabel Seebold
Job Reference
JN-042026-6995048