Superintendent

CRB; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance on complex life sciences and manufacturing projects. The role requires coordinating trade partners, managing multiple disciplines, and mentoring field staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 15 years' construction experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with construction tech and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead field teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with construction technology and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field construction activities to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage construction execution to meet project specs, budgets, quality standards and schedules.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors, craft personnel, vendors, and field staff.
• Lead complex to highly complex projects across multiple phases of execution.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction plans, sequencing strategies, and look-ahead schedules.
• Drive implementation of Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents while resolving field issues.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and other field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Read drawings

Construction tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PlanGrid

VDC platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

Job Description

The Superintendent is responsible for leading field construction activities to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications. This role serves as a key leader in coordinating trade partners, craft personnel, project teams, and client stakeholders throughout all phases of construction.

Depending on experience and project assignment, the Superintendent may lead discipline-specific scopes of work or oversee multiple disciplines and field teams across complex construction projects. This individual will be responsible for managing construction scopes ranging from approximately $2 million to $50 million+ in direct construction value, providing leadership, mentoring field personnel, and driving successful project execution from mobilization through turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage construction execution to meet project specifications, budgets, quality standards, and schedule commitments.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors, craft personnel, vendors, and field staff.
• Lead complex to highly complex construction projects across multiple phases of execution.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction plans, sequencing strategies, and look-ahead schedules.
• Drive implementation of Lean Construction principles, constructability reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents while proactively identifying and resolving field issues.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, Engineers, Designers, and Owners to ensure project success.
• Oversee discipline-specific scopes of work or multiple construction disciplines depending on project complexity and assignment.
• Manage construction scopes ranging from approximately $2M to $50M+ in direct construction value.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and other field personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and operational excellence across the jobsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Science, or equivalent construction experience required.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience.
• Demonstrated success managing construction scopes on mid-sized to large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, sequencing, constructability, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead field teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience utilizing construction technology, project management software, and mobile field applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other project management and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design‑Build project experience.
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, mission critical, or other highly technical construction environments.
• Experience with PlanGrid, VDC platforms, and other construction technology tools.
• Expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Piping, Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other technical construction disciplines.
• Experience leading multiple discipline teams and mentoring field personnel.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex construction efforts with minimal oversight.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.