Outside Superintendent

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 a 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 and coordinate construction activities across assigned project sites.

The Superintendent will work closely with Project Managers, Foremen, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong field leadership experience and a solid understanding of mechanical construction, HVAC, sheet metal, and ductwork .

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Project Oversight

• Oversee daily construction activities at assigned project sites.
• Monitor progress against 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 evaluate progress, workmanship, productivity, and jobsite conditions.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and schedule concerns to project management.

Crew & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate field personnel and ensure appropriate manpower is available.
• Support foremen with crew management, assignments, and production goals.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct.
• Address performance concerns and escalate personnel issues when necessary.
• Coordinate activities 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 jobsite resources.
• Verify materials are properly available, 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 schedule.

Quality & Technical Coordination

• Read 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 other 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 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.

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, Maryland region.

Work Environment

• Full-time, field-based position.
• Projects are 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.

Why Join Us?

• $80,000–$90,000 starting salary , depending on experience.
• Company vehicle and gas card provided.
• Join a family-owned company with 70+ years of industry experience .
• Projects generally located within approximately 40 miles of Frederick.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role in field operations.

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Gas card
• 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