Concrete Construction Superintendent- Mount Airy MD

Canyon Contracting Inc; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting Inc in Mount Airy, MD seeks an experienced Concrete Construction Superintendent to lead field operations across concrete projects. You will oversee crews, manage schedules, coordinate deliveries, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance.

The role requires strong leadership, reading blueprints, and effective coordination with project teams. This position is on-site with a hands-on, proactive manager ready to drive project success.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in the concrete construction industry.
• Experience supervising and coordinating field crews (7+ employees preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Experience coordinating manpower, material, equipment, and schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• CPR certification is required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate activities across concrete construction projects.
• Direct and coordinate Foremen, field employees, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules.
• Review construction drawings, plans, specifications and schedules to ensure accurate work.
• Coordinate material, concrete, equipment and other jobsite deliveries.
• Develop and communicate project schedules and two-week look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays and resolve jobsite issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards via daily jobsite huddles and weekly meetings.
• Maintain quality control through inspections and pre-pour checklists.
• Prepare daily job reports and communicate updates to management.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Superintendents, Foremen, customers and other trades.
• Promote a positive, productive, and professional jobsite environment.

Skills

Concrete construction knowledge

Leadership

Field crew supervision

Blueprint reading

Scheduling coordination

Problem solving

Education

CPR certification

OSHA 30-hour certification

Job description

Build Your Career with Canyon Contracting!

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Superintendent to lead and coordinate field operations across our concrete construction projects. This is an important leadership position responsible for overseeing jobsite activities, managing field personnel, coordinating schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with strong concrete construction knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to motivate crews while keeping projects moving forward.

What You'll Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate activities across assigned concrete construction projects.
• Direct and coordinate Foremen, field employees, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules.
• Review construction drawings, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and project schedules to ensure work is performed accurately.
• Coordinate material, concrete, equipment, and other jobsite deliveries.
• Develop and communicate project schedules and two-week look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and proactively resolve jobsite issues.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, including daily jobsite huddles, hazard assessments, and weekly safety meetings.
• Maintain quality control through inspections, pre-pour checklists, and ongoing jobsite oversight.
• Prepare daily job reports and communicate project updates to management.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Superintendents, Foremen, customers, and other trades.
• Promote a positive, productive, and professional jobsite environment.

What We’re Looking For – Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the concrete construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing field crews, preferably 7 or more employees.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating manpower, materials, equipment, and project schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify problems, make timely decisions, and resolve jobsite challenges.
• CPR certification required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active field-based position requiring regular presence at construction jobsites. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and across different jobsite terrains.
• Safely navigate active construction environments with moving equipment and machinery.
• Work in environments where exposure to dust, airborne particles, noise, vibration, and other typical construction conditions may occur.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Canyon Contracting?

At Canyon Contracting, our success is built on the people who make our projects happen. We value strong leadership, teamwork, accountability, and the ability to get the job done safely and efficiently.

If you are an experienced concrete construction professional who takes pride in leading crews, delivering quality work, and building successful projects, we would like to hear from you.