Senior Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Orionplacement; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking an experienced superintendent to lead large, complex construction projects in the Rockville area. The role emphasizes field leadership, safety, quality control, and schedule adherence on-site, with mentorship of field teams and coordination with project leadership.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of construction operations experience or a degree in Construction Management with 5+ years of progressive supervisory experience, plus OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction operations experience or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management plus 5+ years of progressive supervisory building construction experience.
• Significant experience leading field operations on large or complex building construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification and CPR/First Aid.
• Strong scheduling and trade coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site field operations for large, complex construction projects from planning through completion.
• Direct superintendents, assistant superintendents, foremen, and trade partners.
• Coordinate field operations with project management, safety, quality, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Develop, manage, and review detailed project schedules and short-term look-ahead plans.
• Identify sequencing, scheduling, constructability, and execution issues with trade partners.
• Build strong relationships with owners, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead resolution of complex field issues while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Enforce project safety plans, quality plans, and applicable codes and specs.
• Identify project risks and develop practical contingency plans.

Skills

OSHA 30

CPR/First Aid

Scheduling

Trade coordination

Virtual construction

LEED knowledge

Healthcare construction

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction scheduling software

Job description

Pay: $134,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead large, complex healthcare and commercial construction projects from the field with real ownership over execution, safety, quality, and schedule.
• Step into a highly visible leadership role supervising superintendents, assistants, foremen, trade partners, and other field personnel.
• Work directly with clients, design teams, consultants, and project leadership to solve challenges and keep sophisticated projects moving forward.
• Join an established general contractor that invests heavily in its people, technology, safety culture, and long-term professional development.
• Receive excellent benefits, including employer-paid healthcare for eligible employees and families, retirement and employee ownership programs, continuing education, and paid time off.
• Participate in an annual incentive bonus program and receive a company vehicle or auto allowance based on eligibility.
• Mentor field leaders and help develop the next generation of construction professionals while taking on some of the organization's most important projects.

Location: Rockville, MD. This is an on-site, field-focused opportunity designed for a construction leader who enjoys being close to the work, the team, and the day-to-day execution of complex projects.

Note: Candidates must have either 8+ years of construction operations experience or a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field plus 5+ years of progressive supervisory building construction experience. OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications are required. Healthcare construction experience is strongly preferred but is not listed as a formal minimum requirement.

About Us

We are an established general contractor known for delivering sophisticated construction projects through strong field leadership, collaboration, safety, quality, and innovation. Our teams combine deep construction expertise with modern scheduling, project management, and virtual construction tools to consistently deliver for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead on-site field operations for large, complex construction projects from planning through successful completion.
• Direct superintendents, assistant superintendents, foremen, trade partners, and other field personnel.
• Partner with project management to coordinate field operations, engineering, trade partners, safety, quality, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Develop, manage, and independently review detailed project schedules and short-term look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate trade partners and proactively identify sequencing, scheduling, constructability, and execution issues.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Lead resolution of complex field issues while maintaining productive relationships among project stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce project quality plans, construction best practices, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Establish and enforce site safety expectations and mentor field teams on company safety standards.
• Identify project risks involving safety, schedule, quality, or field execution and develop practical contingency plans.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes, and other project documents for constructability and compliance.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, including safety reports, quality records, field documentation, and required project paperwork.
• Apply strong knowledge of building systems and construction methods to improve project efficiency and performance.
• Utilize construction scheduling, project management, spreadsheet, and virtual construction technologies.
• Mentor field personnel and provide leadership, accountability, and professional development across the project team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction operations experience OR a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field plus 5+ years of progressive supervisory building construction experience.
• Significant experience leading field operations on large or complex building construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong construction scheduling and trade coordination experience.
• Proficiency with construction project management, scheduling, spreadsheet, and virtual construction software.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality control, contracts, drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices such as LEED.
• Proven ability to supervise field teams and successfully lead projects.
• Healthcare, hospital, medical facility, or other technically complex construction experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted to lead sophisticated projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value collaboration, accountability, safety, and high-quality execution. Our organization invests in technology, continuing education, employee development, and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support long-term careers. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished superintendent ready to lead larger projects and make a meaningful impact in the field.

JPC-2342

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance