Senior Superintendent

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent provides overall leadership for on-site field management and administration for larger and more complex construction projects. The role plans, coordinates, and executes work on time and within budget, directly supervising superintendents and assistants, foremen, subcontractors, and other construction personnel. It also coordinates with clients, design team members, third-party consultants, and other stakeholders. The Senior Superintendent establishes project parameters for on-site work while maintaining a safe workplace, enforcing quality control, strengthening client relationships, and promoting the company image. The position leads large projects and oversees field operations, schedules, trade partner coordination, field engineering, quality, safety, contractual compliance, documentation, and project delivery. It works in partnership with project management and other stakeholders to keep work efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with project goals. The role anticipates and mitigates project risks, resolves issues and conflicts, develops contingency plans, manages project schedules and documentation, and performs project layout and control work. The role provides guidance to managers and professional staff, mentors teams on safety and quality practices, and is accountable for results across multiple related teams. DAVIS describes its core values as excellence in service, inclusion, integrity, and building relationships. The posted base salary range is $134,000 to $180,000. DAVIS offers a competitive total compensation package, subject to eligibility and change.

Requirements

Ten to fifteen years of construction operations experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field and at least seven years of progressing supervisory overall building construction experience.
Certifications in CPR/First Aid and OSHA 30-hour.
Proficiency with computer-based scheduling software, spreadsheet applications, project management software, and virtual construction software.
Knowledge and understanding of sustainable construction, such as LEED.
Ability to manage a team and lead a project to a successful outcome.
Deep knowledge of construction systems and techniques, including their application to efficient, cost-effective, safe, and high-quality project operations.
Ability to manage schedules, coordinate trade partners, and lead large projects.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain focus on project goals.
Ability to communicate effectively and build trust with owners, designers, trade partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to resolve issues, manage conflict, and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.
Ability to anticipate project risks and develop proactive mitigations and contingency plans.
Ability to review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project documentation for constructability, accuracy, and compliance.
Knowledge of safety standards, quality processes, construction processes, and relevant industry and regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage project schedules independently using software and best practices.
Understanding of project contracts, scopes, and financial documentation as applied to field operations.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site field management and administration for large and complex construction projects, planning and coordinating work to meet schedule and budget goals.
Directly supervise superintendents and assistants, foremen, subcontractors, and other construction-related personnel.
Coordinate with clients, design team members, third-party consultants, project management, and trade partners.
Establish project parameters for on-site work and promote safe, high-quality operations and strong client relationships.
Lead project execution across field operations, field engineering, and trade partner coordination, ensuring schedules, safety, quality standards, and contractual obligations are met.
Manage project schedules, direct schedule development with trade partners, identify scheduling conflicts, and oversee field staff look-ahead schedules.
Implement and enforce quality plans and DAVIS quality best practices; oversee quality control and verify work meets code and project specifications.
Implement and enforce safety plans and best practices, mentor teams on safety standards, and ensure compliance with company protocols.
Identify project risks, including safety risks, schedule delays, and quality concerns; develop feasible solutions and contingency plans.
Review and manage contracts, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation for constructability, accuracy, and compliance.
Maintain required project documentation, including safety reports, quality checklists, and other project-related paperwork.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, contract requirements, and corporate standards.
Manage contract obligations and apply project contract, scope, and financial documentation knowledge to field operations.
Communicate with stakeholders, resolve issues and conflict, and foster collaboration and positive project relationships.
Perform layout and control work as required by project needs.
Provide guidance to managers and professional staff, mentor project teams, and support team performance and results.