Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent

Job Description

This Superintendent role oversees a fast-paced commercial office renovation and expansion project in the DC/NOVA market. The position focuses on managing all on-site activities for a 12–13 week project involving a 5,000 sq ft renovation of existing office space and the addition of 5,000 sq ft of new office space within a warehouse. The project features high-end millwork for an IT end client and requires a detail-oriented, organized leader who can drive quality, safety, and schedule while coordinating closely with the owner’s representative, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. This is a project-based opportunity that can transition into a longer-term role based on performance and future project starts, offering strong potential for growth within a small general contractor that delivers interesting and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all work performed on site for commercial office renovation and interior fit-out projects.
• Lead day-to-day field operations for a 12–13 week fast-paced project involving renovation of existing office space and construction of additional office space in a warehouse environment.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Review and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications to plan and sequence work effectively.
• Maintain strict site safety standards and enforce safety policies and procedures for all personnel on the project.
• Use Procore and an iPad to complete accurate and timely daily reports, document progress, track issues, and communicate with the project team.
• Monitor project budget impacts from field activities and support effective cost management, including tracking potential changes.
• Manage tenant-in-place conditions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations in occupied spaces.
• Administer and track RFIs (Requests for Information) and change orders from the field, coordinating with the project team to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure high-quality installation of high-end millwork and other finishes appropriate for an IT office environment.
• Collaborate closely with a detail-oriented owner’s representative, providing clear updates and responding to requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively to maintain project momentum and adherence to schedule.
• Maintain organized site documentation, including safety records, daily logs, and change documentation.
• Support a positive, collaborative site culture that promotes safety, quality, and respect among all workers.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents for commercial projects.
• Strong experience in subcontractor management on commercial construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Demonstrated site safety leadership, with the ability to enforce safety policies and procedures on active job sites.
• Proficiency with Procore for project documentation, daily reporting, and field communication.
• Experience in commercial construction, specifically office renovations and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• Capability to manage daily reports using an iPad or similar tablet device.
• Understanding of budget management from the field perspective, including awareness of cost impacts and changes.
• Knowledge of RFIs and change order processes within commercial construction projects.
• Ability to work effectively in tenant-in-place environments, maintaining professionalism and minimizing disruption.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent knowledge of construction safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with high-end millwork and interior finishes for office and IT-related environments.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, schedule-driven projects with tight timelines.
• Comfort working closely with detail-oriented owners’ representatives and project stakeholders.
• Experience with office renovations and warehouse-to-office conversions or additions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating multiple subcontractors and tasks.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities with a small general contractor offering upward mobility.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and transition to additional projects in the DC/NOVA market based on performance.

Work Environment

This role is field-based and requires full-time presence on active project sites in the DC/NOVA area. The Superintendent works in a commercial construction environment that includes office renovations, interior fit-outs, and warehouse spaces being converted or expanded into office areas. The project is fast-paced, with a 12–13 week schedule, and involves managing work in tenant-in-place conditions where existing operations may continue during construction. Daily reporting and documentation are completed on an iPad using Procore, reflecting a technology-enabled work environment. The general contractor is a smaller firm that focuses on interesting and complex projects, offering a collaborative culture and strong opportunities for upward mobility as additional projects begin in the region.

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis Junction,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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