Base Build Superintendent

Plano-Coudon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle and phone allowance

Competitive benefits package

Bonus plan

Bonus plan

Job summary

A construction firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Superintendent with expertise in base building. Responsibilities include managing jobsite activities, overseeing project schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality control. Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in commercial construction, particularly on projects ranging from $15 to $50 million. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a superintendent in commercial construction.
• Experience on projects from $15–$50 million.
• An unwavering commitment to safety.
• Base building experience is required.
• Experience with multifamily, labs/life sciences, or hospitals is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety is essential.
• Client-facing relationship skills with subcontractors and partners.
• Procore and P6 proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily jobsite activities involving subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations.
• Develop project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain project documentation and quality control.
• Participate in preconstruction tasks such as constructability reviews and scheduling.
• Attend project interviews or meetings to secure future work.
• Maintain site safety programs and enforce safety requirements.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Produce and maintain project documentation using Procore.

Skills

Base building experience

Project management

Safety management

Communication

Relationship management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

P6

Job description

Plano-Coudon is seeking an experienced Superintendent with base building expertise. You will be responsible for managing the field, developing and driving the schedule, and collaborating with the project team to deliver projects that are on schedule, within budget, exceed client expectations, and are constructed with the highest standards of safety and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and coordinate daily jobsite activities such as subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Supervise direct hire labor including laborers, carpenters and/or temporary labor.
• Communicate job progress to all parties involved and resolve construction issues as required to maintain progress of the project.
• Administer personnel policies, procedures, and practices of all job site workers.
• Participate in preconstruction tasks including constructability reviews, scheduling, and site logistics.
• Participate in project interviews or other meetings required to secure future work.

Manage the On-Site Safety Program

• Implement and enforce all safety requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Lead weekly Tool Box safety talks with all jobsite personnel.
• Coordinate regularly scheduled safety inspections with P-C's independent safety consultant and represent PC in the event of an OSHA/MOSH inspection.
• Distribute reports to subcontractors and ensure that all deficiencies are abated immediately.
• Manage MSDS sheets in accordance with OSHA requirements and regulations for project sites.
• Understands the Superintendent's key role in managing risk for Plano-Coudon.

Project Scheduling

• Participate in the development of the project schedule, identify project milestones, and ensure that contractual requirements will be met.
• Take ownership for driving the schedule and overcoming obstacles with vigor.
• Create a 2‑week look‑ahead schedule and review it with subcontractor foreman on a weekly basis.
• Notify subcontractors in writing of any schedule deficiencies or delays to the critical‑path schedule (i.e., lack of manpower or late material/equipment deliveries).
• Coordinate with project manager when contractual pressure needs to be applied to subcontractors failing to meet project requirements.
• Deliver schedule updates as required at Owner Progress Meetings.

Project Documentation

• Maintain project daily field reports, progress photos, and project file folders.
• Maintain an updated record set of contract documents at the project site including all as‑built information and up‑to‑date field changes and/or modifications to the project.
• Request, collect and keep on file subcontractor manpower reports.
• Utilize Procore for documentation activities.

Quality Control

• Ensure that the work being put in place meets the requirements of the project documents and delivers quality workmanship from the tradesmen in the field.
• Review approved submittals and cross‑reference between trades to ensure that work conforms to contract requirements.
• Schedule and conduct quality control inspections and document the results on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a superintendent in commercial construction required.
• Experience on projects from $15 – $50 million required.
• Base building experience required.
• Experience with multifamily or lab/life sciences and hospitals preferred.
• An unwavering commitment to safety required.
• Must have a client‑service approach and a relationship orientation to working with subcontractors and other partners.
• Proficiency with Procore and P6 strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary
• Vehicle and phone allowance
• We offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees
• Bonus plan
• Total compensation commensurate with experience and background

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer