About this opportunity
KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing lists this Construction Superintendent opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Construction Trades Superintendent
Field Talent Superintendent – MEP Construction
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary $120k- $150k DOE w/$5K sign-on bonus
Why Join Us?
Our client is a leading specialty contractor delivering complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical environments. With a strong commitment to safety, workforce development, and operational excellence, the organization continues to invest in the people and planning processes that power field execution.
This role is central to ensuring the right craft professionals are deployed to the right projects at the right time — directly impacting productivity, quality, and long-term workforce strength.
Role Overview
The Workforce Planning & Development Leader (Field Talent Superintendent) is responsible for strategic manpower planning, skilled trades evaluation, labor forecasting, and craft workforce optimization across multiple large-scale job sites in the Richmond, VA market.
This leader partners closely with Operations, Superintendents, and Project Managers to align workforce strategy with project schedules, ensuring safe, productive, and high-performing field execution — particularly across complex commercial and data center projects.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Craft Deployment
Evaluate skilled trades professionals through interviews, field observation, and performance assessments
Assign plumbers, pipefitters, pipe welders, electricians, HVAC technicians, and sheet metal mechanics based on project scope and competency level
Develop 3-, 6-, and 12-month labor forecasts aligned with construction schedules
Translate project schedules into labor demand curves by trade and skill level
Identify workforce gaps and support proactive recruiting and pipeline strategies
Optimize workforce allocation across multiple active job sites
Field Operations & Leadership Alignment
Partner with the Director of Operations, Superintendents, and Project Managers to align manpower planning with active and upcoming projects
Support staffing strategies for large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects
Maintain deep knowledge of self-perform MEP trades and jobsite productivity standards
Promote safety, craftsmanship, accountability, and operational excellence
Ensure fairness and consistency in workforce placement decisions
Talent Development & Succession Planning
Identify high-potential craft professionals for leadership development
Support succession planning for Superintendent and field leadership roles
Partner with training teams to address technical skill gaps
Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations
Participate in hiring events and long-term craft pipeline development initiatives
Success Metrics
Accurate 3-, 6-, and 12-month labor forecasts aligned with project schedules
Reduced labor shortages and reactive staffing decisions
Improved productivity across major job sites
Increased internal promotion rates for field leadership roles
Strengthened skilled trades pipeline for long-term workforce stability
Measurable impact on safety performance and quality outcomes
Candidate Persona — Who You Are
You are an experienced field leader who understands the operational realities of large-scale MEP construction. You bring strong judgment in evaluating trade skill levels and leadership potential, and you take pride in building high-performing craft teams.
You likely have deep Superintendent experience and understand how manpower planning directly influences schedule performance, safety metrics, and project profitability. You are respected in the field, decisive in your assessments, and committed to fairness and consistency.
You are bilingual (English/Spanish), comfortable operating across multiple job sites, and motivated by developing the next generation of field leadership.
Day in the Life
Reviewing upcoming project schedules and forecasting trade-specific labor needs
Conducting field visits to assess workforce performance and skill alignment
Meeting with Superintendents to adjust manpower strategies
Evaluating new hires and internal candidates for leadership readiness
Collaborating with training partners to close workforce skill gaps
Supporting hiring events and workforce development initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex commercial or industrial construction projects
Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction
Experience managing large craft labor forces across multiple job sites
Proven expertise in construction manpower planning and labor forecasting
Demonstrated ability to evaluate trade skill levels and job readiness
Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Strong communication skills across field and executive leadership levels
Demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and productivity
Ability to work in Richmond, VA and travel regionally as needed
Employer Branding & DEI
Our client values safety, integrity, accountability, and workforce development. The organization is committed to building inclusive, high-performing field teams that reflect the communities it serves and providing long-term career growth opportunities within the skilled trades.
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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