Construction Superintendent
$90,000–$160,000 year
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily on-site construction operations from mobilization through project closeout, enforcing safety policies and coordinating subcontractors, field personnel, and site logistics. Partner with the Project Manager to establish goals, staffing plans, and execution strategies while developing and maintaining project schedules. Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for constructability, confirm subcontractor scopes, and implement the quality control program. Manage general conditions and labor costs, coordinate permits and inspections, and maintain accurate as-built documents. Communicate regularly with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams, and mentor project team members. Use construction technology and project management software to complete assigned responsibilities. This role works closely with the project team to complete projects safely, on schedule, and within budget in accordance with contract requirements.
Required Qualifications
- At least five years of experience managing construction projects valued at more than $20 million
- Demonstrated experience leading field operations for commercial, public sector, education, or similarly complex construction projects
- Proven record of supporting client satisfaction, project profitability, safety, quality, and schedule performance
- OSHA 30-hour certification
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Procore, bluebeam, Primavera scheduling, and Business Information Modeling (BIM)
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and related project documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, bend, and move throughout the jobsite
- Must be able to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must work around heavy machinery, construction equipment, hazardous materials, noise, dust, and changing weather conditions
- Minimum of 40 hours per week
- Work schedules may vary based on project needs and may include evenings, nights, or weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience working across commercial, public sector, and education construction markets
- Experience participating in preconstruction, project pursuits, client interviews, or proposal presentations
- Experience mentoring assistant superintendents, field engineers, project engineers, or other project team members
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