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Custom Home Superintendent Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Superintendent

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Residential Construction Superintendent Character Companies, Inc. Alexandria, VA $85,000 to $110 ... custom and spec homes from $1M to $3M on infill lots in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County ...

Superintendent

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Residential Construction Superintendent Character Companies, Inc. Alexandria, VA $85,000 to $110 ... custom and spec homes from $1M to $3M on infill lots in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County ...

Subcontractor Crews

Arlington, VA · On-site

$600 - $4.0K/wk

... custom fencing • Must have own tools, equipment, transportation, and proof of insurance • ... home and families. Whether you're a General Manager leading the charge, a sales rep who knows the ...

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How much do custom home superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for custom home superintendent in Virginia is $94,352.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,400.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a custom home superintendent do?

A Custom Home Superintendent oversees the construction of custom homes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. They coordinate subcontractors, manage project timelines, and communicate with homeowners and designers. Their role includes problem-solving on-site issues, enforcing safety regulations, and maintaining quality control throughout the build.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a custom home superintendent?

To thrive as a Custom Home Superintendent, you need extensive knowledge of construction processes, site management, and project scheduling, supported by experience in custom residential building or a degree in construction management. Proficiency with project management software, blueprint reading, safety protocols, and often an OSHA certification are typically necessary. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams, subcontractors, and clients effectively. These abilities are essential to ensure that projects are completed safely, within budget, and to the client's specifications, maintaining quality and timelines.

What are the biggest challenges faced by custom home superintendents, and how are they typically addressed?

One of the biggest challenges for Custom Home Superintendents is managing the unique demands and changes that come with building custom homes, as clients often request modifications throughout the project. Staying on top of scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating trades while maintaining clear communication with homeowners requires excellent organization and adaptability. Superintendents address these challenges by using project management tools, holding regular site meetings, and establishing transparent processes for change orders. This collaborative approach helps keep projects on track while meeting client expectations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Custom Home Superintendent jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Custom Home Superintendent jobs in Virginia are:

Infographic showing various Custom Home Superintendent job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,352 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Project Superintendent - Building Group

Kiewit Corporation

Springfield, VA • On-site

$138K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 180572 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: Building 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

As a Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision.  We are looking for people committed to the construction industry and not design. 
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services.

Location

This position is based out of either Washington D.C. & surrounding area; Homer City, PA; Aiken, SC; or traveling for projects along the East Coast. One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

  Provide supervisory direction of craft personnel via internal or external general foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
   Act asliaison between field engineering and project craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
  Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence  
  Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
  Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
  Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company's non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies

Qualifications

  Ability to travel as needed
  5+ years' work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role
  Previous knowledge/experience in vertical building setting required
  Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents 
  Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
  Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative 
  Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time 
  Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity 
  Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt 
  Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  
  Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives 
  Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
    May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $160,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884