Senior Superintendent- New Construction

Donohoe Companies Inc., The•Bethesda, MD

6d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a Senior Superintendent for its New Construction team. The role oversees general construction operations on a project, including scheduling and activity sequencing, manpower forecasting and placement, subcontractor and trade management, project team leadership, and collaboration with Project Management staff. The position involves managing and coordinating job-site operations, supervising field staff, maintaining relationships with owners and design consultants, coordinating with inspectors and utility representatives, and enforcing safety and quality-control programs. The role is primarily based at active construction sites and does not lend itself to telework.

Requirements

A four-year degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, such as BSCE, BSCM, or BSAE, or experience equivalent to a four-year degree.
At least 10 years of Superintendent or construction-related experience.
Construction-related computer software skills for scheduling.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands of the role, including regular movement around an active construction site, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, accessing temporary routes and scaffolding, bending and reaching, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment while on the jobsite.

Nice To Haves

Experience on one or more office, government, hi-tech, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-family projects.
Experience leading projects ranging from $40 million to $100 million.
LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all job-site operations.
Supervise Donohoe field staff.
Maintain positive relationships with owners, design consultants, and Project Managers.
Coordinate with local jurisdiction inspectors and utility company representatives to ensure compliance.
Enforce Donohoe’s Safety Program and manage the Quality Control Program.
Participate in developing and updating the master project schedule.
Prepare and maintain detailed short-term schedules.
Lead weekly foremen’s meetings.
Resolve day-to-day field issues.
Prepare daily reports documenting manpower and significant activities.
Oversee scheduling and activity sequencing, manpower forecasting and placement, subcontractors and specific trades, and project team leadership in collaboration with Project Management staff.