Superintendent; Laboratory

Superintendent (Laboratory Experience)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Superintendent (Laboratory Experience) is responsible for the construction site and all activities occurring therein. The Superintendent (Laboratory Experience) oversees and directs the material, tools, equipment, and labor used to complete the construction activities. The Superintendent (Laboratory Experience) is responsible for job site logistics, scheduling, quality control (Level II, or III as appropriate), safety, field office operations and overall morale.

• Supervision of Grunley Employees
  • Coordination of work of all Grunley Field Employees; direct Grunley Foremen, Field Engineer(s) and Assistant Superintendent(s); and coordinate Carpenters, Laborers, Bricklayers, etc. with Grunley's Labor Manager
• Subcontractors
  • Responsible for coordination of all subcontractor activities; and direct subcontractor foremen accordingly
• Schedule
  • Assist in developing of the baseline project schedule; assist with monthly updating of the project schedule; keep project on schedule; develop two week look ahead schedule
• Inspections
  • Monitor inspections that are performed by others; inspect site daily to identify potential problems and develop resolutions; and implement Quality Control Program
• Temporary Construction Materials
  • Determine need; take off, order and maintain as appropriate; and contract purchasing
• Equipment
  • Determine need and schedule requirements; get competitive prices on rentals; and notify office of rental and termination of equipment
• Safety
  • Inspections; perform weekly tool box talks; and verify that M.S.D.S. system is in place
• Field Office Operations
  • Daily reports; fill out daily/weekly time sheets; fill out purchase orders; and maintain purchase order log
• Maintain and Post Drawings
• Training
  • Attend assigned Grunley training; participate as an instructor in Grunley continuing education training programs; and provide on‑job training for Foremen, Field Engineers, and Assistant Superintendents

• Required Education
  • HS Diploma or G.E.D.
• Required Experience
  • This position requires strong leadership skills with a minimum of five (5) years of construction experience.
• Required Certifications
  • OSHA 10 CPR Certified First Aid Certified (current or be able to obtain before project start date)
• Preferred Experience
  • 10 years- life science facilities/similar labs
  • BSL (Biological Safety Lab) 2 & 3

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. This role will receive a company vehicle and gas card. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process;

base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $-$.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  or by phone at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction