Field Operations Superintendent – Metals Construction

• Travel Requirement: Regional travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
• Compensation: Starting around $90,000 annually, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned construction leader to oversee field operations for architectural and miscellaneous metals projects across multiple job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This position plays a critical role in coordinating field personnel, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring high-quality installation work from project kickoff through completion.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing crews in a construction environment and possesses a strong understanding of metal fabrication, installation practices, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership

• Direct and support foremen, installers, and field personnel on active construction projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure efficient project execution and workforce productivity.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and address field challenges.
• Assist with workforce planning and labor allocation across multiple projects.

Safety Management

• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout all field operations.
• Conduct and support safety meetings, training activities, and job site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and customer-specific safety standards.
• Investigate and address safety concerns, incidents, and corrective actions when necessary.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities to support project schedules.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors, and internal departments to maintain alignment on project goals.
• Monitor installation schedules and communicate project updates to leadership.
• Identify potential risks and develop solutions to minimize delays and disruptions.

Installation Oversight

• Support field operations involving stairs, handrails, structural metal components, rigging, and finish work.
• Verify that installation activities meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Assist teams in resolving technical and field-related challenges.
• Ensure proper execution of fabrication and installation standards.

Quality & Performance

• Maintain quality expectations throughout all phases of project execution.
• Track manpower utilization and forecast future labor requirements.
• Review project performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Help develop best practices that improve efficiency, safety, and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in miscellaneous metals installation, steel construction, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading field crews, foremen, and construction teams.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 standards and welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Trimble Connect, and Tekla software.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Virginia and Maryland, including occasional overnight stays.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Company vehicle provided.
• Gas card included.
• Competitive compensation with growth potential for highly qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to lead a variety of construction and installation projects throughout the region.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities.