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Superintendent

Washington, DC

Posted: 11/24/2025 Industry: Leadership Job Number: 3492699 Pay Rate: 130000/year - 160000/year

Job Description


Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role sits within a highly established, commercial builder known for delivering complex, high-visibility projects across the East Coast. The organization has more than a century of experience and has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, safety, and repeat client relationships. Employees participate in a robust ownership program where share value has grown dramatically over the past several years. In addition to a competitive salary and 401(k) match, the company’s ESOP serves as a second retirement vehicle—allowing team members to benefit directly from the company’s long-term success. For superintendents based in the D.C. region, this role offers major growth potential. You’ll help scale a rapidly expanding local office while managing impactful projects in healthcare, higher education, federal facilities, and K-12—typically ranging from $10M–$200M. It’s a strong runway to senior leadership for someone who wants to own outcomes on site and build lasting regional influence.

Compensation: $130,000- $160,000 (negotiable) plus bonus

Location: Washington DC area. Candidates must live in the Washington DA area or be willing to relocate immediately. No relocation compensation is available at this time.

About the Role

The Superintendent is the onsite leader responsible for driving all phases of construction from site mobilization through turnover. You’ll own day-to-day field operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety and quality, and keep the schedule and budget on track. This is a hands-on position that requires strong field visibility, clear communication, and the ability to guide crews of varying sizes. You’ll work closely with project managers, clients, and trade partners to ensure the project delivers exactly as promised—safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead onsite construction activities from pre-construction through closeout
  • Oversee subcontractors, trades, and field personnel (typically 3–5 direct reports and up to 100 workers onsite)
  • Enforce all safety, quality, and compliance standards
  • Conduct daily site walks and coordinate logistics, sequencing, and field planning
  • Maintain and report on project schedules, cost impacts, and progress updates
  • Ensure strict adherence to project specifications, drawings, and quality programs
  • Partner with internal teams to resolve issues quickly and keep work moving
  • Foster a collaborative, respectful environment with trades, clients, and partners
  • Ensure all work aligns with established procedures and industry best practices
  • Support weekend or off-hours work when project demands require it

Requirements
  • 8–13 years of field construction experience
  • Proven success overseeing projects valued at $10M+
  • Background in healthcare, higher education, K-12, or federal construction
  • Strong track record managing projects from start to finish
  • Experience leading both direct reports and large field teams

Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain)

Technical Skills
  • Deep understanding of construction safety standards
  • Working knowledge of CPM scheduling and cost reporting
  • Familiarity with quality programs and enforcement
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and technical documentation

Soft Skills
  • Strong, clear communication across all levels
  • Highly organized with strong follow-through
  • Calm, steady presence on the jobsite
  • Comfortable making decisions in fast-moving environments

Location Requirements
  • Lives within 90 minutes of Washington, D.C.
  • Able to work onsite 5 days per week

Traits to Avoid
  • Extremely short job tenures or excessive role-hopping
  • Preference for managing from inside a trailer rather than being present in the field

Who is Rainier Recruiting?

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.

Meet Your Recruiter

Diana Jacobson
Senior Recruiter

Diana Jacobson has 7 years of recruiting experience, with a focus on Executive, Sales, and Skilled Trades searches. Diana is passionate about connecting great candidates with great employers, creating successful and long-term partnerships. To her, there's nothing like the thrill of a candidate's enthusiastic "Yes!" to an offer, and an equally pleased hiring manager who just landed a top performer. Outside of work, Diana enjoys spending time outdoors exploring hikes around PNW with her husband, spending time with friends and family, and traveling and experiencing new cultures around the world.

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