Project Superintendent Jobs in Virginia

Project Superintendent jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in commercial construction, federal government contracting, transportation infrastructure, and data center development across the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads metros. Major employers with lasting Virginia footprints include Clark Construction Group, Hensel Phelps, and Turner Construction, all of whom maintain active project pipelines in the state. Openings exist at every experience level, from field superintendent trainees to senior project superintendents overseeing large-scale federal and mixed-use developments, with particularly strong demand in ground-up commercial and federal facilities work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerKiewit
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring11
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Allied Universal Technology Services
Ashland, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Trane Technologies
Ashland, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$18.09 - $54.26/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Woodland Construction, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$65k - $85k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Baker Construction Enterprises
Arlington, Virginia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$115k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Hanover Interiors, Inc.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$75k - $95k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Project Superintendent Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
4 jobs
Ashland
2 jobs
Ashburn
1 job
Norfolk
1 job
Powhatan
1 job
Arlington
1 job
Chantilly
1 job
Appomattox
1 job
Chesapeake
1 job

Project Superintendent Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Kiewit1 open role
Skanska1 open role
Posillico1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project superintendent jobs across Virginia.

  • OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification required or preferred by most Virginia employers
  • Five or more years of field supervision experience on commercial or civil construction projects
  • Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on multi-million-dollar jobs
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6
  • Strong working knowledge of Virginia building codes and local permitting processes
  • A two- or four-year degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field

Project Superintendent Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project superintendent in Virginia?

Most project superintendents in Virginia enter the field through a combination of hands-on trade experience and formal education in construction management or civil engineering. Virginia does not require a state-issued contractor license for the superintendent role itself, but many employers expect candidates to hold or be working toward an OSHA certification and a credential from the Construction Management Association of America. Starting as a field engineer, assistant superintendent, or skilled tradesperson at a Virginia general contractor or federal contractor is the most common path upward.

How much do project superintendents make in Virginia?

Project superintendents in Virginia earn a median of about $119,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,940 for the lowest 10% to over $183,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project superintendents in Virginia?

Employers hiring project superintendents in Virginia right now include Kiewit, Skanska, and Posillico, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's federal contracting corridor in Northern Virginia and the active commercial and data center markets in Richmond and Northern Virginia drive consistent demand from both national general contractors and regional builders.

Which Virginia cities have the most project superintendent jobs?

The Virginia cities with the most project superintendent openings are Richmond, Ashland, and Ashburn. Northern Virginia leads because of its concentration of federal agency facilities, data center campuses, and large-scale mixed-use development, while Richmond supports a strong commercial and institutional construction market and Hampton Roads is driven by military installation projects and port-adjacent infrastructure work.

Are there remote project superintendent jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Project superintendent work is inherently on-site, requiring daily oversight of crews, subcontractors, and physical progress on active job sites. About 0% of project superintendent openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve pre-construction planning, estimating support, or program management functions rather than active field supervision.

How can I get hired as a project superintendent in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an assistant superintendent or field engineer role at a Virginia general contractor, where you gain direct job site exposure under an experienced superintendent. Large Virginia-based builders and federal contractors regularly hire construction management graduates into rotational field programs. Earning an OSHA 30-hour certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge, and transitioning from a skilled trade such as electrical, mechanical, or concrete work is a well-recognized path into supervision at regional commercial and industrial contractors across the state.

Where can I find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred region, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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