Construction Superintendent III

Chugach Government Solutions

$117K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 12 years of experience in commercial construction, including 7 years in a supervisory role.
  • Proven ability to independently manage multiple field operations.
  • Experience with construction schedule updates.
  • OSHA 30-hour and EM 385 1-1 certifications required (or obtained within 90 days of employment).
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead authority on project execution and technical resolution.
  • Anticipate and resolve field issues with minimal input from the Construction Manager.
  • Lead coordination across multiple concurrent or complex projects.
  • Develop and maintain site logistics and phasing plans.
  • Supervise daily field construction activities and subcontractors.
  • Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals for accuracy and compliance.
  • Conduct site-specific quality checks and maintain QA/QC documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship and technical leadership development.
  • Engagement with government and military personnel on-site.
  • Flexibility in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exposure to diverse construction challenges and environments.
  • Potential for travel and varied work locations (CONUS & OCONUS).
Full Job Description
Position Location

This position will be onsite at Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job Overview

The Construction Superintendent III serves as the senior project field lead, responsible for full-site execution, planning, and coordination of multiple concurrent or complex projects. This position acts as the Construction Manager's primary on-site representative, ensuring that safety, quality, and production goals are achieved while maintaining strong customer and subcontractor relationships.

The Superintendent III provides field leadership through proactive planning, problem-solving, and risk management. This role directly influences project performance and serves as a technical expert and mentor for other superintendents, while remaining project-focused rather than personnel-managed.

Pay Rate: 117,500.00 annually

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

  • Serve as lead field authority for project execution, sequencing, and technical resolution.
  • Anticipate and resolve field issues with minimal Construction Manager input.
  • Lead field coordination across multiple concurrent or technically complex projects.
  • Develop and maintain overall site logistics and phasing plans.
  • Attend pre-bid and pre-construction site visits.
  • Supervise daily field construction activities and subcontractors.
  • Participate in RFP review and proposal development.
  • Solicits material vendors/suppliers and subcontractors for cost proposals.
  • Review vendor/subcontractor proposals for accuracy and completeness per project requirements.
  • Participates in schedule development and daily progress tracking.
  • Independently lead and manage multiple active construction projects.
  • Prepare and review detailed SOWs and assist with soliciting Subcontractors.
  • Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for technical accuracy, scope alignment, and pricing reasonableness.
  • Participate in subcontractor selection, bid leveling, and award recommendations.
  • Assist with developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using MS Project or equivalent software.
  • Support the Construction Manager in preconstruction planning, logistics sequencing, and constructability reviews.
  • Review subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and change documentation for completeness and compliance.
  • Review subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and change documentation for completeness and compliance.
  • Coordinate material deliveries and ensure proper sequencing.
  • Update project schedule daily to document work progress or delays
  • Provide answers to technical questions that arise in the field as needed.
  • Tracks work site dynamics and activities to include crew size, hours worked, progress, deliveries, etc.
  • Communicates with and updates government and military personnel during field visits.
  • Conduct site-specific quality checks and maintain QA/QC documentation.
  • Implement the project safety plan and ensure adherence to EM 385 1-1 standards.
  • Maintain organized jobsite documentation: drawings, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and sign-in sheets.
  • Conduct and lead site-specific safety, quality, and progress meetings.
  • Perform minor carpentry, patching, or cleanup tasks as needed to maintain safe and professional jobsite conditions.
  • Identify and resolve field conflicts, change conditions, and potential schedule impacts proactively.
  • Performs various labor tasks as needed including but not limited to: IAQ maintenance (IAQ machines, filters & walk-off mats), Dust Barrier Construction, Ceiling tile placement.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to Superintendent I and field staff.
  • Assist in compiling close-out documentation and ensure project deliverables meet contract requirements.
  • Perform a wide range of construction activities and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed, while working in an active construction environment that may include exposure to dust, noise, and typical job site hazards.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Twelve (12) years of experience on commercial construction projects to include Seven (7) years of supervisory experience.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple field operations independently.
  • Experience updating construction schedules.
  • OSHA 30-hour and EM 385 1-1 (40-hour) certifications (current or withing 90 days if employment)
  • Demonstrated experience developing SOWs and evaluating subcontractor proposals.
  • Strong understanding of commercial/industrial construction plans (all trades), specifications and submittals.
  • High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
  • Willing to travel (CONUS & OCONUS).


Preferred:

  • Certified Quality Manager (CQM) certification (Current).
  • Experience using Construction Management software, such as ProCore.
  • Strong cost estimating or proposal support background.
  • Active or past Security Clearance.


Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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