Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

The Construction Superintendent oversees the day-to-day management of field operations for ground-up commercial projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. This onsite leader coordinates subcontractors, manages project schedules, drives productivity, and maintains strong communication with project teams, owners, and design partners from initial sitework through final completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily field operations on the jobsite for ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Manage the project schedule, sequencing activities from sitework through final completion to meet demanding timelines.
• Monitor job progress, productivity, and resource allocation to keep the project on track and within budget.
• Oversee onsite quality control, ensuring all work meets or exceeds established standards and client expectations.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures on the jobsite, promoting a culture of safety and compliance with OSHA 30 guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, owners, and design partners to resolve field issues and maintain clear communication.
• Coordinate complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements, to ensure proper integration.
• Review and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications to guide field activities.
• Identify and address potential risks, conflicts, and schedule impacts in a proactive manner.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections and completion of punch lists.

Essential Skills

• At least 8+ years of construction experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent role.
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from initial sitework through final completion.
• Strong experience in construction management and construction supervision.
• Experience working for a general contractor on projects with demanding schedules and high-quality expectations.
• Subcontractor management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple trades on active jobsites.
• Solid project management capabilities focused on schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Knowledge of safety practices and standards, supported by OSHA 30 experience or training.
• Expertise in quality control processes for commercial construction.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial, institutional, higher education, public sector, healthcare, life sciences, or large-scale private development projects.
• Experience in general contracting for commercial construction.
• Experience working on projects with high expectations for schedule adherence and quality outcomes.
• Motivation to contribute to and grow with an expanding construction firm.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based on the jobsite, providing direct oversight of field operations for ground-up commercial construction projects. The superintendent works closely with subcontractors, project teams, and design partners in a fast-paced environment with demanding schedules and high-quality expectations. The work involves regular presence in active construction areas, coordination of multiple trades, and hands-on supervision of complex building systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary Annual performance bonus Vehicle allowance or company vehicle Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Professional development and advancement opportunities Opportunity to build landmark projects with one of Virginia"s premier contractors

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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