Superintendent- New Construction

Donohoe Companies Inc., The•Bethesda, MD

6d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Superintendent for its New Construction team. The Superintendent manages and coordinates job-site operations, oversees Donohoe labor and subcontractors, and works with owners, design consultants, project managers, local inspectors, and utility representatives. The role helps ensure work quality, timely delivery, safety, quality control, schedule maintenance, and accurate project financial management. The Superintendent is part of a team responsible for projects ranging from $40 million to $100 million. The work is primarily performed at an active construction site, with some activities conducted in a jobsite trailer or temporary onsite office. The role requires regular movement around the site, including climbing ladders and stairs, navigating temporary routes and scaffolding, and working in conditions that may include significant noise and extreme weather. Work is subject to inflexible deadlines and may extend beyond normal scheduled hours. The position does not lend itself to telework or work from home.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in construction, such as BSCE, BSCM, or BSAE, or a minimum of five years of prior experience in a similar position.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Construction-related computer software skills for scheduling and project management.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regular walking and movement around an active site, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, and handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment while on the jobsite.
Ability to speak and clearly see, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all job-site operations.
Manage Donohoe labor and subcontractors to ensure work quality and on-time delivery of services.
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.
Prepare and maintain detailed short-term schedules.
Manage accurate invoice payment processes and project cost financial management.
Resolve day-to-day field issues.
Prepare daily reports documenting manpower and significant activities.
Contribute to the team responsible for projects ranging from $40 million to $100 million.