Skanska

General Superintendent (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in construction management.
  • Strong management and leadership skills for overseeing multiple job areas.
  • Mastery in a specific technical discipline with broad knowledge of other functions.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to final punch list.
  • Manage field activities to execute projects safely, within budget, and on schedule.
  • Interface with clients to maintain communications and ensure satisfaction.
  • Promote future business opportunities through client relationships.
  • Lead and mentor project teams to achieve project goals.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Personalized support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Employee ownership and competitive retirement plan options.
Full Job Description
Please apply before
7/15/2026 Job Overview

The General Superintendent directs all phases of a construction project from pre-construction activities through final punch list. He/she has ultimate responsibility to manage all field activities required to execute the project safely, within budget, and on schedule. The General Superintendent interfaces with the client, maintaining communications while ensuring satisfaction and promoting future opportunities.

 

General Superintendent Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Construction or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years prior relevant experience.
  • Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas.
  • Mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Our Investment in you:

      • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the Compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

 

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. We are on a D&I journey  that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement—while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

 

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-VA-Virginia Beach Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Civil Employee StatusFull Time Salary Low Salary High

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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