General Superintendent - Concrete Construction

About the role

A commercial concrete contractor serving Central Virginia is looking for an experienced General Superintendent to lead its concrete construction operations in Charlottesville, Virginia. Reporting directly to the President, the role oversees field operations, manpower planning, subcontractor performance, production, quality control, scheduling and jobsite execution across active projects. It is a key leadership position for someone who balances field execution with project financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate field labor and construction operations across multiple commercial concrete projects
• Develop and manage weekly manpower requirements, including company personnel and subcontract labor
• Evaluate field employee and subcontractor performance and address performance, productivity or quality issues
• Monitor schedules, production, labor costs and jobsite impacts to keep projects on schedule and financially successful
• Conduct weekly production and performance reviews with Project Managers and Superintendents and coordinate corrective actions
• Provide quality assurance oversight and set consistent quality control standards for company and subcontractor work
• Coach and give constructive feedback to field personnel, promote a proactive safety culture and build relationships with clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Identify ways to improve productivity, processes and project performance

Required profile

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably with significant commercial concrete experience
• Proven experience as a General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent or comparable field leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to manage field operations across multiple projects
• Strong communication, leadership, planning and problem-solving skills
• Additional training in project management, scheduling, leadership, safety, productivity or project cost management is a plus

Required skills

• Understanding of commercial building construction materials, methods, tools, sequencing and costs
• Construction scheduling, labor productivity and project cost management
• Reading construction drawings, blueprints, specifications and installation details
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Project
• On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Quick Bid

What we offer

• Salary of $125,000 to $140,000 per year
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer-paid benefits package and 401(k)
• Exempt position with a flexible schedule based on project needs
• Professional development and training opportunities