Senior Superintendent, General Contractor

Coakley & Williams Construction; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site operations for federal, state, and local public-sector base-building projects.

The role requires extensive field leadership, safety oversight, schedule management, subcontractor coordination, and adherence to contract and agency requirements. This position is full-time and backed by a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years of experience managing construction projects valued in excess of $20 million.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations for complex commercial, government, public-sector, institutional, or full base-building construction projects.
• Proven track record of client satisfaction, project profitability, safety performance, quality execution, and schedule management.
• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Understanding of Primavera scheduling and Building Information Modeling, or BIM.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English as required to interpret contract documents, communicate safety information, coordinate field activities, and perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction operations for government and public-sector base-building projects, including mobilization, logistics, subcontractor coordination, field staffing, inspections, turnover, and closeout.
• Enforce the Company's safety program and applicable local, state, and federal requirements while promoting a zero-incident culture across the project team.
• Partner with the Project Manager to structure the project team, establish project goals, assign responsibilities, and coordinate schedules, manpower, material deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.
• Participate in preconstruction, bidding, constructability reviews, procurement, project interviews, and presentations, providing field input on phasing, sequencing, agency requirements, logistics, and execution risk.
• Develop, maintain, and update the project schedule with the Project Manager and scheduler, including short-term planning, milestone tracking, recovery strategies, agency inspections, and phased turnover requirements.
• Review contract documents, subcontractor scopes, submittals, requests for information, supplemental instructions, and approved changes to identify conflicts, clarify requirements, prevent scope gaps, and minimize unnecessary change orders.
• Coordinate with public owners, agency representatives, architects, engineers, construction managers, inspectors, commissioning authorities, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve construction issues and maintain project progress.
• Anticipate and address field conditions, long-lead materials, access limitations, utility coordination, permitting, security requirements, stakeholder concerns, and other risks that could affect safety, quality, schedule, or budget.
• Implement the Company's quality control program, lead preparatory meetings before each major feature of work, and manage inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, as-built documentation, and final acceptance.
• Manage general conditions and field labor costs, participate in monthly Project Reviews, use required construction technology and software, and mentor project team members to support their growth and development.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour

First Aid

CPR

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

MS Office 365

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

BIM

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC

Senior Superintendent

Main Office (Bethesda, MD)

Full Time

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 a year

Open Date: 07/28/2026

Coakley & Williams Construction is hiring a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site operations for federal, state, county, municipal, and other public-sector base-building projects.

Working with the Project Manager and project team, the Senior Superintendent is responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, field leadership, and daily project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

This role requires an experienced field leader who can manage complex government construction, maintain disciplined project controls, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract and agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction operations for government and public-sector base-building projects, including mobilization, logistics, subcontractor coordination, field staffing, inspections, turnover, and closeout.




• Enforce the Company's safety program and applicable local, state, and federal requirements while promoting a zero-incident culture across the project team.




• Partner with the Project Manager to structure the project team, establish project goals, assign responsibilities, and coordinate schedules, manpower, material deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.




• Participate in preconstruction, bidding, constructability reviews, procurement, project interviews, and presentations, providing field input on phasing, sequencing, agency requirements, logistics, and execution risk.




• Develop, maintain, and update the project schedule with the Project Manager and scheduler, including short-term planning, milestone tracking, recovery strategies, agency inspections, and phased turnover requirements.




• Review contract documents, subcontractor scopes, submittals, requests for information, supplemental instructions, and approved changes to identify conflicts, clarify requirements, prevent scope gaps, and minimize unnecessary change orders.




• Coordinate with public owners, agency representatives, architects, engineers, construction managers, inspectors, commissioning authorities, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve construction issues and maintain project progress.




• Anticipate and address field conditions, long-lead materials, access limitations, utility coordination, permitting, security requirements, stakeholder concerns, and other risks that could affect safety, quality, schedule, or budget.




• Implement the Company's quality control program, lead preparatory meetings before each major feature of work, and manage inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, as-built documentation, and final acceptance.




• Manage general conditions and field labor costs, participate in monthly Project Reviews, use required construction technology and software, and mentor project team members to support their growth and development.

Basic Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years of experience managing construction projects valued in excess of Twenty Million Dollars ($20 million).




• Demonstrated experience leading field operations for complex commercial, government, public-sector, institutional, or full base-building construction projects.




• Proven track record of client satisfaction, project profitability, safety performance, quality execution, and schedule management.




• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, and CPR certifications.




• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Procore, and Bluebeam.




• Understanding of Primavera scheduling and Building Information Modeling, or BIM.




• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English as required to interpret contract documents, communicate safety information, coordinate field activities, and perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.




• Experience leading federal, state, county, municipal, or other public-sector construction projects.




• Experience managing full base-building construction, major renovations, occupied facilities, phased construction, or technically complex government projects.




• Familiarity with government contract requirements, agency reporting, public procurement procedures, prevailing-wage projects, certified payroll processes, and other requirements associated with publicly funded construction.




• Experience coordinating with public owners, government agencies, third-party construction managers, inspectors, commissioning authorities, and other project stakeholders.

Why Join Coakley & Williams Construction?

The Government Business Unit is Coakley & Williams Construction's largest and most successful business unit. It has an established portfolio, experienced teams, strong client relationships, and a record of delivering complex public-sector construction projects.

Senior Superintendents in this group have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-visibility federal, state, county, municipal, and other public-sector projects.




• Influence project strategy from preconstruction through final completion.




• Work with experienced project management, field, preconstruction, and executive leaders.




• Mentor developing construction professionals and future field leaders.




• Contribute to the continued success and growth of an established government construction practice.

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is:

$150,000 to $200,000 annually

The final salary will be based on the selected candidate's professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, training, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position.

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage




• Employer-matched 401(k)




• Paid time off and paid holidays




• Performance-based bonuses




• Wellness programs




• Voluntary benefits




• Additional leave programs

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is primarily based on active construction sites.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach above and below the body, stoop, bend, and move throughout the jobsite. The role may require lifting, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Employees may be exposed to heavy machinery, construction equipment, hazardous materials, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and changing weather conditions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn when applicable.

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

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Work schedules will vary based on project and agency requirements and may include early mornings, evenings, nights, or weekends. Some projects may require work around occupied facilities, security procedures, shutdowns, inspections, government operations, or critical milestone dates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Coakley & Williams Construction takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application and employment process. Applicants requiring an accommodation may contact CWC HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.

Additional Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility, duty, qualification, physical demand, or working condition associated with the role.

Responsibilities may change based on project, client, agency, and business needs.