Project Superintendent

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis O Day Co. Inc. in Rockville, MD, seeks a Project Superintendent to oversee heavy civil field operations, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to plans. The role involves coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials while maintaining quality records.

Required: 10+ years of field experience with supervisory duties and the ability to read plans and schedules. This is a full-time position with travel between sites and a focus on safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of field construction experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to read plans, specifications and schedules.
• Knowledge of safety standards, equipment, materials, and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily/weekly field activities; coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials and site access.
• Lead foremen, operators, laborers, drivers and subcontractors; set priorities and productivity expectations.
• Enforce safety policies; conduct toolbox talks, hazard assessments and inspections; report incidents.
• Monitor workmanship, grades and production; arrange inspections and corrective actions; maintain reports.
• Track schedule, labor, equipment and material usage; report delays and changes; control costs.
• Communicate progress and site conditions; coordinate with customers and project partners; support closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Construction

Planning

Reading plans

Safety compliance

Travel willingness

Job description

Location: Rockville, MarylandJob Type: Full-timeCompany: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850Company Phone Number: [phone]x110Position: Project SuperintendentPay Range: $100,000- $150,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT- JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Operations Reports to: VP of Operations Position: Full-Time.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects-including site development, grading, excavation and paving-to deliver work safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with plans, specifications, contracts and company standards. Connects field crews, project management and customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and direct daily/weekly field activities; interpret plans, specifications and schedules; coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, deliveries and site access.
• Lead foremen, operators, laborers, drivers and subcontractors; set priorities and productivity expectations; coordinate with dispatch, maintenance and project management.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements; support toolbox talks, hazard assessments and inspections; correct unsafe conditions and report incidents, near misses and property damage.
• Monitor workmanship, grades, elevations, materials and production quality; arrange inspections and corrective action; maintain accurate daily reports, quantities and production records.
• Track schedule, labor, equipment and material use; report delays, breakdowns, changed conditions and potential change orders; help reduce waste, rework and avoidable costs.
• Communicate job progress, site conditions, weather impacts and issues promptly; coordinate with customers and project partners; support punch lists, final inspections and closeout.

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of construction field experience, including supervisory experience; heavy civil, site development, grading, excavation, paving, design-build or public works preferred. Ability to read plans and schedules; knowledge of construction methods, safety, equipment, materials and quality; experience coordinating crews and resources; basic production reporting and job-cost awareness; valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.

PERFORMANCE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain a safe, organized, productive job site; meet schedule and quality expectations; coordinate resources; keep timely records; minimize downtime, waste, rework and delays; maintain positive working relationships. Work outdoors at active construction sites in varying weather; walk uneven terrain; wear required PPE; travel between sites and work early, extended or weekend hours when needed.

ABOUT F. O. DAY COMPANY

For over 80 years, family-owned Francis O Day Co. Inc. has built strong relationships with clients, employees, subcontractors and suppliers. Regional offices and four asphalt production facilities support its operations. The company's Total Process Reliability approach emphasizes safety, quality, sustainable performance, technology and equipment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Francis O Day Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.