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Donohoe Construction Company

Senior Superintendent, New Construction

Donohoe Construction Company, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Senior Superintendent, New Construction

– Donohoe Construction Company

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Superintendent to join our New Construction team. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the general construction operations on a project, including scheduling and activity sequencing, manpower forecasting and placement, managing subcontractors and specific trades, leading a project team, and collaborating with Project Management staff.

Who We Are Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full‑service real estate company and one of the largest, ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies. The Donohoe Companies, Inc. encompasses six companies: Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, Borger Residential, and Complete Building Services. Through these companies, the Donohoe team provides comprehensive construction, hospitality, development, property management, facilities management, and real estate services.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us For over a century, Donohoe has been a well-respected member of the community, engaging in the communities where we live and work. In our hotels, offices, and on company job sites, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, diverse, and engaging culture that starts with our interview process and continues through your day‑to‑day work.

Benefits and Perks

Health, dental and vision insurance

Leaves of absence

401(k) retirement plan with match

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Cellphone and hotel discounts

Responsibilities

Overall management and coordination of all job site operations

Supervise Donohoe field staff

Maintain positive relationship with Owners, Design Consultants, and PMs

Coordinate with local jurisdiction inspectors and utility company representatives to ensure compliance

Strictly enforce Donohoe’s Safety Program and manage the Quality Control Program

Participate in the development and update of the master project schedule

Prepare and maintain detailed short‑term schedules

Lead weekly foreman's meetings

Resolve day‑to‑day field issues

Prepare daily reports with all manpower and significant activities

Qualifications

4‑year degree in an accredited construction‑related curriculum (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or equivalent experience

10+ years of Superintendent or construction‑related experience

Proficiency with construction‑related computer software for scheduling

Experience working on office, government, hi‑tech, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi‑family projects is a plus

Experience leading projects ranging from $50 mm to $100 mm+

LEED accreditation preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: This is not a sedentary position. Work consists of moderate to heavy physical activity. Employees must walk, move around, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods. Employees are required to bend, reach, lift, and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. PPE such as hard hats, face/eye gear, and safety vests will be provided and must be worn.

Work Environment: Primary work is performed at an active construction site. Some work, such as phone calls, meetings, and documentation, may be conducted in a jobsite trailer or temporary office. Noise levels can reach moderate to extreme for short periods. Work may be subject to inflexible deadlines and may require overtime and extreme weather conditions.

Telework: The work of Donohoe Construction Field positions does not lend itself to telework or work‑from‑home opportunities.

We are not able to partner with staffing agencies or third‑party vendors to fill this position nor will we accept resumes from such agencies.

Job Details

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

General Business, Management, and Other

Industries:

Construction

Location Bethesda, MD

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