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Job Title: Senior Superintendent Company: Leading General Contractor Location: Washington DC Overview: A leading GC is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for a large-scale senior living construction project in the DC market. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who thrives on managing subcontractors, schedules, and quality control on a complex, multi-building project from groundbreaking through closeout.
Key Responsibilities: Manage all on-site construction activities for a ~$50M senior living project, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel across multiple building types (independent living, assisted living, and/or memory care) Enforce jobsite safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations Maintain project schedules and proactively identify/resolve delays across a phased, multi-building site Conduct quality control inspections and ensure adherence to plans and specifications, including attention to resident-facing finishes and life-safety systems Collaborate closely with Project Managers/Project Executives on budget, procurement, and scheduling Coordinate with ownership and operations teams around occupancy-sensitive phasing and turnover requirements Lead weekly subcontractor and safety meetings Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and documentation
Qualifications: 7-10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction, with senior living, multifamily, or healthcare project experience strongly preferred Experience managing projects in the $30M-$75M+ range Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, MS Project) OSHA 30 certification required Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Local to or willing to be based in Bel Air, MD

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Lead

Location

Bethesda, MD

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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