Superintendent - Ground-up Projects - Fairfax County

Superintendent

Lead complex ground-up projects up to $140M with a trusted General Contractor. Family-owned builder with exceptional tenure and strong backlog.

About Our Client

Our client is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor with more than 75 years of success delivering complex projects throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Eastern Shore. Known for its strong culture, employee retention, and reputation for quality, the company offers the resources of a large builder while maintaining a close-knit, team-oriented environment.

Job Description

The Responsibilities of a Superintendent:

• Lead all day-to-day field operations for ground-up commercial construction projects
• Manage projects ranging from $20M to $140M in value
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, architects, and owners throughout construction
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential project risks
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Maintain daily logs, site documentation, and project reporting
• Ensure compliance with all quality control standards and project requirements
• Manage material procurement, delivery schedules, and site logistics
• Enforce and maintain all jobsite safety protocols and OSHA compliance
• Drive project execution from mobilization through substantial completion
• Partner closely with Project Managers to achieve project goals 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

The successful Superintendent should have:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor
• Proven experience leading ground-up commercial projects valued at $20M+
• Ability to independently run large-scale projects up to $40M
• Experience within K-12, municipal, community, government, or similar commercial sectors preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, and field operations
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Must be willing to work throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding DC Metro project locations
• Candidates located in Northern Virginia or southern Maryland near the Virginia border are encouraged to apply

What's on Offer

• Base salary: $110,000-$175,000
• Annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA contributions twice annually
• Competitive PTO package
• Fourth-generation family-owned company with an outstanding reputation
• Exceptional employee retention, with many team members staying 20+ years
• Strong project pipeline including schools, community centers, churches, and large-scale public projects