Construction Superintendent

Optimum Energy Co LLC•Rockdale, TX

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent is the senior field leader for Optimum Energy on the T1 project in Rockdale, Texas. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager, the Superintendent independently runs major construction scopes, leads field operations, manages risk, and serves as the primary field representative to the owner, design team, and project partners. The role is accountable for site safety, sequencing, quality, productivity, and closeout, and works with the Construction Project Manager on cost, change control, and schedule. The Superintendent also owns site stores management, including receiving, protecting, tracking, and issuing materials, owner-furnished equipment, tools, and consumables so field crews have what they need when they need it. Optimum Energy’s scope includes the Central Utility Building and Water Management Program facilities on a greenfield solar cell manufacturing plant project. The position is full time on site in Rockdale, Texas, and offers a career path to Senior Construction Superintendent and Construction Project Manager.

Requirements

10 or more years of construction experience, including 8 or more years of field supervision.
Hands-on experience running site materials or stores operations on large projects.
Strong command of construction means and methods, layout and surveying, and crane rigging and flagging.
Ability to maintain an overall field schedule using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
Knowledge of Lean Construction principles, including Last Planner System and pull planning.
Knowledge of productivity tracking and contract administration.
Knowledge of inventory control, material receiving, and warehouse practices.
Ability to lead multiple teams and resolve conflict on site.
Ability to identify risk early and put mitigation in place.
Clear communication skills and confidence presenting to owners and executives.
Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office, project accounting systems, and materials tracking platforms.
Full-time on-site work in Rockdale, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Mega-project, semiconductor, or industrial construction experience preferred.
Lead Construction experience on greenfield projects preferred.
OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct field operations for one or more complex projects.
Manage field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
Build and maintain construction schedules and plan sequencing and workflow across trades.
Deliver work to schedule, quality, safety, and profit goals.
Lead and enforce the safety culture and implementation of Optimum Energy safety programs for employees and subcontractors.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions; maintain compliance with Optimum Energy safety programs, OSHA, and owner requirements.
Coach crews and subcontractors on safe work practices.
Maintain field production on plan and on budget; manage and update project schedules.
Coordinate changes and change orders with the Construction Project Manager.
Track productivity, labor hours, and job costs; monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes and documentation, inspections, punch lists, mechanical completion, and closeout.
Coordinate reviews with the owner, architect, engineer, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Manage site stores, including warehouses, laydown yards, tool cribs, and consumables.
Establish receiving, inspection, tagging, and issue procedures for materials and equipment.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, barcode or RFID tracking, and regular reconciliation.
Store sensitive and owner-furnished equipment according to manufacturer and owner requirements, including climate control, cleanliness, and preservation.
Track long-lead items and deliveries against the schedule; coordinate with procurement and the Construction Project Manager on buyouts, expediting, shortages, and returns.
Control loss, damage, and waste, and report stores performance and inventory value.
Supervise and train stores personnel and adjust staffing as the project scales.
Represent the field to the owner and project partners; lead daily standups, trade coordination meetings, and owner-architect-contractor meetings.
Build client relationships and help secure future work.
Participate in project pursuits, buyouts, negotiations, and executive reviews.
Recruit, mentor, and develop field and stores staff.