Job Description
General Superintendent
Be the trusted field leader behind some of the DMV's most unique projects. Mentor field leaders and help shape the future of the organization.
Our client is a respected commercial general contractor known for delivering complex, high-quality projects across hospitality, restaurant, retail, commercial interiors, historic restoration, and specialty construction markets. They have built a reputation for exceptional client relationships, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to employee development and long-term growth.
Job Description
The responsibilities of a General Superintendent:
- Provide leadership and oversight across multiple active projects simultaneously.
- Mentor, coach, and develop Superintendents and field personnel.
- Identify project risks, operational gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support field teams with means and methods, scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor challenges.
- Partner with Operations and Project Management teams to drive successful project outcomes.
- Step into project coverage during vacations, transitions, or staffing gaps.
- Conduct site visits and provide strategic guidance to project teams.
- Assist with subcontractor sourcing and leverage industry relationships to support project success.
- Maintain high standards for safety, quality, scheduling, and client satisfaction.
- Support projects ranging from approximately $2M-$10M across hospitality, food & beverage, commercial interiors, historic restoration, rehabilitation, and revitalization sectors.
- Provide hands-on leadership while empowering project teams and respecting team autonomy.
- Drive consistency and best practices across field operations.
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 General Superintendent should have:
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
- Experience as a Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role.
- Proven success overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong background in hospitality, restaurant, food & beverage, commercial interiors, restoration, rehabilitation, and historic preservation projects.
- Experience mentoring and developing field personnel.
- Strong understanding of schedules, subcontractor management, project planning, and field execution.
- Knowledge of restoration scopes including masonry, waterproofing, roofing systems, structural stabilization, façade restoration, windows, doors, woodwork, and architectural metals is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide both strategic oversight and hands-on project support when needed.
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional training and career development programs
- In-house wellness center
- Bi-weekly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office environment
- Paid sick and safe leave
- Collaborative, team-focused culture with regular company events and employee engagement activities
Contact Lauren Ward Quote job ref JN-102026-7117016
Job Summary
Sector Construction Sub Sector Site Manager Industry Property Where Bethesda Contract Type Permanent Consultant Name Lauren Ward Job Reference JN-102026-7117016Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$175,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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