Blueprints, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Documentation, Government, Groundskeeping, Health Plan, Higher Education, Laptop PC, Leadership, Logistics, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Staff Development, Team Player
We are seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent to join the team in the Richmond, VA area. This hands-on leadership role will oversee day-to-day field operations across a variety of commercial projects and offers the opportunity to grow with a collaborative, expanding organization that values quality, communication, and long-term employee development.
What You'll Do as the Superintendent:
- Oversee daily field operations from project kickoff through closeout
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and site logistics
- Maintain project schedules and help ensure key milestones are achieved
- Lead site safety efforts, including daily walks and safety meetings
- Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards
- Review and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and project documentation
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers, clients, ownership, and trade partners
- Track project progress and maintain accurate field reporting
- Maintain organized, professional, and safety-focused jobsites
- Assist with field problem-solving and coordination throughout the project lifecycle
Must-Haves as the Superintendent:
- 3+ years of Superintendent experience within commercial construction
- Experience managing commercial renovation and/or ground-up projects
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to independently manage field operations and jobsite activity
- Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment
Nice-to-Haves as the Superintendent:
- Experience working for a commercial general contractor
- Procore and Bluebeam experience
- Exposure to higher education, government, institutional, or public sector projects
- Experience managing projects ranging from approximately up to $5M
- Interest in long-term career growth within a smaller, expanding GC environment
Benefits Offered:
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Company vehicle provided
- Healthcare benefits
- IRA match
- Laptop and company technology package
- Long-term advancement opportunities into Project Management
- Strong project backlog and stable pipeline of work
- Collaborative, accessible leadership team and supportive company culture
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.