Outside Superintendent | Construction

Outside Superintendent

Location: Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Field-Based

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience

Additional Compensation: Company vehicle gas card

About the Company

Our client is an established, family-owned mechanical and sheet metal construction company with more than 70 years of industry experience. The company serves Frederick, Maryland, and surrounding communities, with projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Outside Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple construction sites.

This role is responsible for coordinating field crews, manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, scheduling, quality, and safety to ensure projects are completed efficiently and according to plans, specifications, and established schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong field leadership experience with mechanical construction, HVAC, sheet metal, or ductwork and can manage multiple jobsite priorities while maintaining schedule and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Project Oversight

• Oversee daily construction activities at assigned project sites.
• Monitor progress against plans, specifications, submittals, and schedules.
• Coordinate field activities with Project Managers, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
• Ensure work is properly sequenced and completed within labor and project deadlines.
• Identify field issues, delays, and resource constraints and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate progress, workmanship, productivity, and jobsite conditions.
• Communicate project status and schedule concerns to project management.

Crew & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate field personnel and manpower requirements.
• Support Foremen with crew assignments and daily production goals.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct.
• Address performance concerns and escalate personnel issues when necessary.
• Coordinate work between trades to minimize conflicts, rework, and delays.

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Review project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, tools, lifts, and other resources.
• Verify materials are available, properly staged, and suitable for planned work.
• Monitor inventory and identify shortages or equipment issues.
• Coordinate with fabrication and purchasing teams to ensure materials are prepared and delivered as required.

Quality & Technical Coordination

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Help resolve field conflicts and coordinate necessary clarifications.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure work meets project requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate timely corrections.
• Maintain progress photos, field reports, and project documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Enforce company safety procedures and address unsafe conditions.
• Inspect tools, lifts, and equipment for safe operating conditions.
• Communicate safety expectations to employees, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Participate in project and supervisory meetings.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress updates, timekeeping information, and field documentation.
• Communicate labor requirements, schedule changes, material needs, and field issues to project management.
• Attend construction coordination meetings and provide project updates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant construction experience, preferably in a supervisory or field leadership role.
• Experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, sheet metal, ductwork, or a related trade preferred.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, General Foreman, or Construction Foreman preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and submittals.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, labor planning, scheduling, and jobsite coordination.
• Experience coordinating field crews, subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety and construction quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel between project sites throughout the Frederick, MD region.|

Work Environment

• Full-time, field-based position.
• Projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick, MD.
• Regular work on active construction sites.
• May require walking jobsites, climbing stairs or ladders, navigating uneven surfaces, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$90,000 starting salary, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Family-owned company with 70 years of industry experience.
• Comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits.
• Projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick.

Additional Benefits

• Health insurance
• Onsite clinic and nurse available 24/7 for enrolled employees
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance with long-term care
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays