Onsite Construction Lead: Field Operations & Safety

Coakley & Williams Construction; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction seeks a Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent to coordinate field operations, ensure alignment with project schedules, and enforce safety and quality standards on designated areas. The role interfaces with trades, suppliers, and project management to drive on-site efficiency.

The selected candidate will oversee day-to-day field activities, manage budgets for supervised work, and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors while supporting timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience managing construction projects exceeding $3M.
• Experience with safety programs and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate installation of work per contract documents, schedule, and sequence.
• Understand scope of work for assigned areas/trades and manage field activities.
• Develop activity durations and optimize equipment utilization.
• Monitor deliveries of materials/equipment impacting assigned trades.
• Supervise field workforce and manage budgets for supervised work.
• Implement safety program and conduct regular safety inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction seeks a Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent to coordinate field operations, ensure alignment with project schedules, and enforce safety and quality standards on designated areas. The role interfaces with trades, suppliers, and project management to drive on-site efficiency.

The selected candidate will oversee day-to-day field activities, manage budgets for supervised work, and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors while supporting timely