Senior Superintendent, Construction

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.

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.

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.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Leaves of absence
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Cellphone and hotel discounts

• 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

• 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:
  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.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: General Business, Management, and Other
• Industries: Construction

Bethesda, MD