Lead Public-Sector Construction Superintendent (MD/DC/VA)

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer‑matched 401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Additional leave programs

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for Government and Public sector projects across the MD/DC/VA region.

The Superintendent oversees safety, quality, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, field leadership, and daily project execution in collaboration with the Project Manager and project team to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing construction projects valued at more than $20 million.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations for commercial, public sector, education, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Proven record of supporting client satisfaction, project profitability, safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• OSHA 30-hour certification, First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera scheduling, and BIM.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and related project documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction operations from mobilization through project closeout.
• Enforce safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, material deliveries, inspections, equipment, and site logistics.
• Partner with the Project Manager to set goals, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with the project team.
• Monitor manpower, materials, and subcontractor performance to maintain progress.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and contract documents for constructability.
• Maintain subcontractor scopes and prevent scope gaps or change orders.
• Ensure current drawings and information are used on site.
• Implement and maintain the company’s quality control program.
• Lead preconstruction and preparatory meetings.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

First Aid & CPR

Strong communication

Safety leadership

Project profitability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

Microsoft 365

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for Government and Public sector projects across the MD/DC/VA region.

The Superintendent oversees safety, quality, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, field leadership, and daily project execution in collaboration with the Project Manager and project team to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.