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General Superintendent

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM has exciting commercial construction Superintendent roles in North-Central, VA.  

Join our team of professionals!

Job Duties:

  • Accountable and overall responsibility for on-site administrative and technical management for a wide range of construction projects. 
  • Leads, directs and manages the entire direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project. 
  • Primary Liaison with client for day to day activities and long-term operations. 
  • Communicates and directs through other superintendents changes or modification of jobsite activities within assigned area of operations. 
  • Accountable for compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards. 
  • Primary interface and engagement with Project Executive and manager group to coordinate efforts.

About Construction Management - AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed some of the largest and most complex mixed-use and mega development projects in the U.S., in total building more than 600 million square feet. From luxury residential buildings to complex mixed-use mega-developments, historic renovations, top-rated hospitals, and the world’s most revered tall buildings – the AECOM Tishman legacy is one that is even stronger today, constructing buildings that define city skylines and local neighborhoods.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BS Engineering, Construction Management or related curriculum and 10 years of experience in commercial construction or AS and 12 years of relevant experience or HSD/GED and 14 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 years of progressive commercial construction experience with 5 years as a Senior Superintendent on large-scale project.
  • Strong leadership skills in managing a large-diverse scope of employees.
  • MEP/datacenter experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple subcontractors on large, complex construction sites
  • Expert knowledge of daily construction means, methods and sequencing.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling and productivity tracking
  • Experience supervising and mentoring of Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and field staff
  • Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts and schedules
  • Proficiency with construction management software preferred (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam)
  • Excellent planning/communication/writing/priority management skills
  • Ability to lead all day-to-day jobsite operations, including construction activity and management of sub-contractors and third-party vendors
  • Understanding/experience in updating the master project schedule and ensuring timely completion by all subcontractors and vendors
  • Experience in jobsite safety; enforcement of corporate/industry/OSHA safety policies & standards
  • Experience with and enforcement of jobsite documentation including daily reports, incident/injury reports, project photo’s, progress logs, delivery schedules, safety/toolbox talks and other documentation
  • Ability to enforce and communicate AECOM policies/procedures/training. 
  • Experience in managing/tracking permitting process with expeditors, locals AHJ’s and local community.
  • OSHA certifications or ability to obtain (10 & 30hr).

Physical Demands:

  • The following physical demands represent those typically required of individuals working in construction field roles, with or without acco

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