Construction Superintendent Jobs in Richmond, VA
Construction Superintendent jobs in Richmond are concentrated in Scott's Addition, the Canal Walk corridor, and the broader Shockoe Bottom redevelopment zone, with strong demand from general contractors and commercial developers active across mixed-use, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. Employers hiring right now include ColonialWebb, HITT Contracting, and UrbanCore Construction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Hourigan is the go-to fully integrated construction management and development firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we’re most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. We’re focused on establishing solid partnerships that are based on collaboration, trust, and respect. Our team approaches each moment with our shared values—lead forward, serve with integrity, and never disappoint—in mind. If you have a collaborative mindset, crave to a make a difference, and want to elevate your career, we have a place for you.
We have an opening for an experienced individual who simply loves to build buildings to join our team as a Superintendent. This position will lead all the on-site activities required throughout the construction process to successfully deliver a project on time and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Has the independent responsibility to manage all field activities for small and medium sized projects of normal complexity.
- Ensures the proper performance of all subcontractors in both quality and timeliness of their work.
- Perform and coordinate all duties in conjunction with the duties of the Project Manager.
- Perform all project start-up and close-out activities.
- Thoroughly understand, organize, and maintain all project contract documents on a regular basis.
- Assist the Project Manager with preparation of the project construction schedule in conjunction with input from the required Subcontractors.
- Manage the schedule to timely and successful completion.
- Coordinate implementation of the final project budget with the Project Manager.
- Co-conduct a Subcontractor pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager to review all Hourigan and project-specific requirements.
- Co-conduct regular Subcontractor coordination meetings with the Project Manager.
- Prepare and distribute all necessary project administrative documents including, but not limited to: daily reports, 3-week look ahead schedule, incident reports, safety inspection reports, material delivery tickets, investigation reports, etc.
- Help drive the schedules and have an understanding of construction layout.
- Identify and resolve all on-site project-specific issues in conjunction with the Project Manager and escalate the necessary issues up to the appropriate person.
- Implement and enforce all required Hourigan on-site Quality Control procedures.
- Implement and enforce all required Hourigan on-site Safety and emergency procedures.
- Participate in the Hourigan Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) by committing to safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and eliminating hazards within your capability and control and the help of safety staff.
- Provide resources and support to ensure positive safety and health outcomes in line with the Hourigan SHMS.
Qualifications and Experience:
- B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5-7 years of experience, preferably in general contracting.
- Values the need to collaborate with all team members.
- Previous experience leading a job-site team preferred.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with construction management software is required. Procore and Bluebeam experience is preferred.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of commercial construction means and methods, application of LEED certifications, and a thorough understanding of industry practices.
- Approach every responsibility and interaction with a high level of integrity, fairness, care, and concern.
- Lead forward by seeing challenges as a way to create new possibilities and solutions.
- Consistently deliver beyond expectations to provide exceptional results.
- Some periodic travel may be required.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability, 401k employer match, and paid time off.
The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion.
Hourigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or family status, amnesty or protected military or veterans’ status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Construction Superintendent Jobs in Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction superintendent job in Richmond?
Focus on Richmond's busiest hiring pockets: commercial general contractors working the Scott's Addition mixed-use boom, healthcare system expansions tied to VCU Health and Bon Secours, and the wave of infrastructure and transit projects moving through the city. Candidates who can show ground-up commercial experience in urban infill settings and who hold an OSHA 30 certification stand out with Richmond hiring managers above almost anything else.
Which companies hire construction superintendents in Richmond?
Richmond construction superintendent roles are posted by ColonialWebb, HITT Contracting, and UrbanCore Construction and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market leans heavily toward regional general contractors and institutional owners rather than national firms, so many openings come from companies headquartered in or deeply rooted in the Richmond metro.
Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in Richmond?
Yes, but only for a narrow slice of the role. Construction superintendent work is overwhelmingly site-dependent by nature, so fully remote positions are rare. About 0% of construction superintendent openings tied to Richmond are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering pre-construction planning, scheduling, or owner-representative oversight rather than active field supervision.
How can I get a construction superintendent job in Richmond with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Richmond is through an assistant superintendent or field engineer role with a regional general contractor working commercial or multifamily projects. Employers building out Scott's Addition and the Southside redevelopment corridors regularly hire at the assistant level and promote from within. A two-year degree in construction management from a Virginia community college, combined with a summer spent as a project engineer intern, makes a candidate competitive for that first step.
Which industries hire the most construction superintendents in Richmond?
The sectors hiring the most construction superintendents in Richmond are Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Richmond's ongoing healthcare campus expansions, adaptive reuse of its industrial corridors, and state-funded infrastructure work keep those sectors consistently active for field leadership roles throughout the year.
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