Urgent! Construction Superintendent (Gaithersburg, MD)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, applicable regulations, and quality standards. You will provide strong on-site leadership, coordinate subcontractors and crews, and ensure all work is executed according to approved plans, schedules, and safety procedures. 

The duration of the project is until Jan 17, 2027, with potential for extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site inspections and maintain detailed logs of activities, conditions, hazards identified, and corrective actions taken.
• Ensure safety documentation is properly recorded and included in daily production or progress reports.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and ensure proper reporting is completed promptly.
• Monitor and track site safety performance, including work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Support implementation and enforcement of site safety and health programs.
• Participate in project meetings, including pre-construction, coordination, and progress meetings.
• Review and help implement job hazard analyses and safety plans to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain systems to track and resolve safety or quality deficiencies on site.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with all safety, quality, and project requirements.
• Maintain records of hazardous materials and high-risk activities on site.
• Provide safety orientation and site induction for workers, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Coordinate daily construction activities to ensure adherence to schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required to support successful project delivery

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10 years of progressively responsible construction experience, including supervisory or superintendent roles.
• Experience managing construction sites and coordinating multiple subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and site management principles.
• Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30 or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic construction management tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced field environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be eligible to work in the project location (as applicable).

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!