Superintendent | SPG

Balfour Beatty•Washington, DC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Balfour Beatty is seeking a Superintendent to join our National Special Projects Group (SPG). This position will report to the Carolinas division but will be located in the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.). The ideal candidate will be a proven field leader with strong communication and coordination skills, responsible for managing all day-to-day construction activities on-site. The Superintendent leads subcontractors, enforces safety and quality standards, maintains the project schedule, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and company policies. This role plays a critical part in achieving project goals through proactive planning, problem-solving, and collaboration, while upholding Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® safety culture and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
8+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience.
Prior experience with Interior Uplifts.
Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.
Proven ability to manage site operations, safety, and schedules.
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
Experience managing ground-up, renovation, or adaptive reuse projects.
Experience with previous large-scale projects such as airports, K-12 schools, higher education, medical facilities, and/or major earthwork.
Demonstrated success leading diverse subcontractor teams.
OSHA 30 certification and advanced safety training.

Responsibilities

Manage all field operations and daily site activities; supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven performance.
Establish and lead the site safety team; develop project-specific safety plans, conduct hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager; lead pull planning sessions, identify milestones, and track progress against critical path.
Implement and oversee the project’s Quality Control program; ensure materials, workmanship, and testing comply with contract specifications and standards.
Review drawings, specifications, and budgets for constructability; provide input to estimating teams and preconstruction schedules.
Monitor labor, equipment, and general conditions budgets; approve subcontractor payment applications and verify cost accuracy.
Lead weekly coordination meetings, ensure accountability for schedules and performance, and oversee subcontractor orientations and compliance.
Develop and maintain site logistics and temporary facilities plans, including hoisting, access control, and site security.
Conduct progress and safety meetings, maintain daily reports, and provide clear communication to all project stakeholders.
Ensure timely completion of punch lists, commissioning activities, and project documentation; manage site demobilization and final inspections.