Outside Superintendent - Construction

Job Title: Outside Superintendent

Location: Frederick, Maryland

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

Additional Compensation: Company vehicle and gas card

Industry: Mechanical Construction / Sheet Metal

Key Skills: Construction Site Supervision, Mechanical Construction, Sheet Metal, HVAC Ductwork, Project Scheduling, Crew Management, Blueprint Reading, Subcontractor Coordination, Quality Control, Jobsite Safety, Material Management, Construction Documentation

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.

We are seeking an experienced Outside Superintendent to oversee field operations and coordinate construction activities across assigned project sites.

This is a field-based leadership role responsible for coordinating crews, foremen, subcontractors, materials, equipment, schedules, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, sheet metal, or ductwork and can manage multiple jobsites while keeping projects on schedule.

Why Join Us?

• $80,000-$90,000 starting salary
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Join a family-owned company with more than 70 years of industry experience
• Projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick
• Comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits
• Primarily local field travel

If interested, please apply here or email your resume to Jessica Nishad at

Responsibilities

Field Operations & Project Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities at assigned project sites
• Monitor project progress and ensure work follows approved 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 schedule requirements
• Identify field issues, delays, and resource constraints and coordinate corrective actions
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, workmanship, productivity, and site conditions
• Communicate project status, challenges, and schedule concerns to project management

Crew & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate field personnel and ensure appropriate manpower is available
• Support and guide foremen in managing crews and daily production goals
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct
• Address performance concerns and escalate issues when necessary
• Coordinate work between trades to minimize conflicts, rework, and delays

Scheduling & Resource Management

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

Quality & Technical Coordination

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

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong jobsite safety culture
• Enforce company safety procedures and requirements
• Monitor field activities for unsafe conditions
• Inspect tools, lifts, and equipment for safe operating condition
• Coordinate safety expectations with employees, subcontractors, and other trades
• Participate in project and supervisory meetings as required

Reporting & Communication

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

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant construction experience
• Experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, sheet metal, ductwork, or related trades 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 organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel between project sites throughout the Frederick area

Preferred Experience

• Mechanical construction
• HVAC ductwork installation
• Sheet metal construction
• Commercial construction
• Field supervision
• Crew and subcontractor coordination
• Construction fabrication and field installation
• Experience working with mechanical project managers and fabrication teams

Work Environment

• Full-time, field-based position
• Regular travel between project sites
• Projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick, Maryland
• Active construction site environment
• May require walking jobsites, climbing stairs or ladders, navigating uneven surfaces, and working outdoors or in varying weather conditions

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Gas card
• Health insurance
• 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
• Onsite clinic and 24/7 nurse support for enrolled employees