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Senior Superintendent
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What they do
A Construction Superintendent runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.
$107,137 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Experience:
Senior Level Salary:
$130,000
- $170,000 per year Job Details
- Commercial construction Superintendent experience Ground-up construction experience Renovation and occupied-facility construction experience K-12, higher education, municipal, institutional, or commercial construction experience General contracting experience Field operations leadership Subcontractor management Construction scheduling Short-term and look-ahead scheduling Site logistics planning Quality control Construction safety management OSHA safety knowledge Drawing and specification interpretation RFI and submittal coordination Inspection and permitting coordination Owner and architect coordination Project Manager collaboration Schedule and milestone management Punch list and project closeout Superintendent and field staff mentoring Construction management software proficiency Procore proficiency Strong written and verbal communication skills Leadership and problem-solving skills A bit about us:•Our client is an established general contractor and construction management firm serving the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia market.
This company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects while maintaining long-standing relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and local communities. Their portfolio includes K-12 education, higher education, municipal, institutional, commercial, and residential construction, encompassing both ground-up projects and challenging renovations. The Senior Superintendent will provide on-site leadership throughout the construction process, taking ownership of field operations while coordinating closely with project management, subcontractors, owners, architects, and other project stakeholders. Why join us?
- Established and respected DMV general contractor Strong pipeline of education, institutional, municipal, and commercial projects Opportunity to lead complex ground-up, addition, and renovation projects Local and regional project portfolio Collaborative environment between field and project management teams Opportunity to mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and field personnel Long-term career advancement opportunities Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life and disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Employee assistance program Company-sponsored events and employee programs #construction #construction-management #communication #safety-compliance #tier1
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development