Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent

Join a well-established commercial interiors general contracting firm, dedicated to delivering high-quality educational facilities in Washington, DC, and the nearby Maryland area. This role focuses on managing interiors projects ranging from $1 million to $20 million, primarily involving schools and higher education projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple interiors projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and time constraints.
• Collaborate with clients, overseeing the completion of RFIs, submittals, and managing all trades (subcontractors).
• Lead field team meetings and facilitate 3-week look-ahead scheduling.
• Report directly to the DC office, contributing to the growth and success of the firm.

• Minimum of 5 years of superintendent experience in commercial interiors projects within the DC market.
• Proficiency in handling RFIs, submittals, and managing subcontractors.
• Strong communication skills, capable of leading client meetings and coordinating with the field team.

• Experience in educational facility projects is preferred.
• Ability to grow and develop into leadership roles such as lead superintendent.

This position is on-site 100% of the time, working with a family-run company known for its commitment to employee development and long-term career growth. The company has been based in DC for about 40 years, offering a supportive environment with excellent training and growth opportunities. Dress code and facility conditions adhere to standard construction site requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $49.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alexandria,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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