Superintendent - Civil/Highway - Reston, VA

Reston, Virginia Permanent USD80,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
The Superintendent - Civil/Highway - Reston, VA role leads daily field operations on heavy civil and public infrastructure projects, driving safety, productivity, and execution. You'll manage crews, subcontractors, and schedules while serving as the key on-site leader delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
  • Lead high-visibility public infrastructure projects!
  • Fast-track growth to Senior Superintendent!

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, well-backed construction firm expanding its public works division and investing heavily in leadership talent. They offer a collaborative environment with strong leadership support and clear advancement pathways for top performers.

Job Description

The Superintendent - Civil/Highway - Reston, VA will be responsible for:

  • Oversee day-to-day construction operations across assigned public works projects
  • Plan project sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation
  • Lead and manage field crews and subcontractors to hit production goals
  • Interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents to guide execution
  • Champion a strong safety culture and enforce OSHA and company standards
  • Conduct safety meetings, site inspections and job hazard analyzes
  • Partner with Project Managers to develop and maintain project schedules
  • Monitor project progress and adjust resources to stay on track
  • Ensure work meets quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate inspections with agencies, owners, and third party inspectors
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, logs and project documentation
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, engineers, and public agencies
  • Support public-facing communication on projects impacting communities

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 - Civil/Highway - Reston, VA should have:

  • 3+ years of experience in heavy civil or highway construction
  • Proven leadership experience supervising crews or job sites
  • Hands-on experience working on public infrastructure projects
  • Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans and contracts
  • Solid understanding of safety standards and job site compliance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (InEight experience is a plus)
  • Relevant certifications preferred (OSHA 30, RLD, VDOT, ESCCC)

What's on Offer

The Superintendent - Civil/Highway - Reston, VA will receive:

  • Competitive salary range of $80,000 to $120,000.
  • Clear path to Senior Superintendent and long-term career growth
  • Company truck
  • Join rapidly expanding division with strong project backlog
  • High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
  • Diverse project exposure with opportunities to grow leadership skills



If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career, apply now to join a dedicated team as the Superintendent!

Contact
Morgan Metcalf
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049080

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Reston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Morgan Metcalf
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049080