Job Title: Superintendent - Commercial Construction
Location: Sterling, VA
Reports To: Director of Field Operations
Company: Vertical Mechanical Group
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

The Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in overseeing field operations and ensuring that commercial construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills who can coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, and safety protocols on active job sites.

• Site Leadership: Oversee day-to-day field activities, including labor, subcontractors, and material deliveries to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to the project schedule.

• Scheduling & Coordination: Work closely with the project manager to develop and maintain short- and long-term schedules. Coordinate with other trades to avoid conflicts and delays.

• Quality Control: Monitor installation work for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes. Conduct regular inspections and punch list walks.

• Safety Oversight: Enforce job site safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise field crews. Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity across all field staff.

• Communication: Serve as the primary field contact for project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers. Communicate daily progress, delays, and needs.

• Documentation: Maintain daily logs, time sheets, safety reports, material delivery logs, and as-built drawings. Submit updates and reports to project leadership as required.

• Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen conditions that may affect schedule, budget, or quality.

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction (HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and mechanical systems

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and schedules

• Proven ability to manage crews and subcontractors on complex job sites

• OSHA 30 Certification (required or obtainable upon hire)

• Proficiency in field software (Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, or similar) is a plus

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to job sites

This role will also require travel to work sites in the DMV area, which is about 100% of the role.

Connect with us and learn more about Vertical Mechanical Group.

Vertical Mechanical Group is a full-service HVAC and Plumbing contractor specializing in large scale commercial projects. Family owned and operated, VMG provides a tailored approach to each project with the horsepower of a large specialty contractor.

Vertical Mechanical Group participates in a drug testing program. All candidates are required to submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.

The learn more about VMG, please visit vmgmech.com.