Senior Field Superintendent II – On‑Site Leadership

CDM Smith; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee field operations on client projects nationwide, with the first assignment in the northeast Ohio area.

You will ensure safety, quality control, scheduling, contract conformance to drawings and specifications, and professional client relations, reporting progress and maintaining on-site records.

This is a travel-intensive, on-site role requiring strong leadership and decision-making under limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial field supervisory experience on construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of construction terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees subcontractors and construction to ensure work is safe, correct, meets quality control measures, and the intent of the drawings.
• Ensures all work adheres to the established project schedule; escalates potential or actual project delays to Project Construction Manager.
• Writes Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with the site construction lead or Project Construction Manager which become record document.
• Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels and identifies each photograph.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensures that contractors are using the latest design drawing revision for construction.
• May provide assistance to Project Construction Manager.
• May be responsible for key trade and/or subcontractor in support of overall project.
• Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
• Provide proper correspondence with project management and clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.
• Understands The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement and follows the Quality Systems Work Instructions.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Reading construction drawings

Quality control

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Problem solving

Decision making

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 9 years of relevant experience

Associate degree +6 years

Bachelor’s degree +3 years in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee field operations on client projects nationwide, with the first assignment in the northeast Ohio area.

You will ensure safety, quality control, scheduling, contract conformance to drawings and specifications, and professional client relations, reporting progress and maintaining on-site records.

This is a travel-intensive, on-site role requiring strong leadership and decision-making under limited supervision.