Construction Superintendent

First Key Homes•Spring, TX

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for inspections, estimates, and construction project management for newly purchased residential rental homes and homes recently vacated and undergoing turnover. The role requires quickly assessing residential properties and making sound real estate investment decisions in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of weather conditions. The Superintendent develops scopes of work and budgets, plans and schedules renovations, manages vendors and project timelines, and coordinates with internal teams, residents, and the Construction Coordinator. The position also reviews budgets, change orders, and invoices, while monitoring project pipelines and delivery schedules across the applicable region. Other duties may be assigned by the manager based on company needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle record.
High-volume estimation experience.
General contractor or real estate investment background.
Residential maintenance and renovation experience.
Ability to read and produce reports using Excel and Yardi.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Negotiation and monitoring skills.
Ability to manage financial and material resources.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Initiative, attention to detail, analytical thinking, persistence, achievement orientation, and adaptability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to travel throughout the applicable market more than 90% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Yardi or a similar property management program.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
General knowledge of writing and evaluating project specifications and scopes of work.
Above-average verbal and written communication ability.
Intermediate computer skills and ability to learn specialized software.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of the property management cycle.

Responsibilities

Inspect homes and create scopes of work to serve as the basis for project budgets.
Provide timely feedback and escalate significant structural, foundation, or safety concerns to the acquisition team.
Plan and schedule renovation projects before home purchase or after a resident moves out.
Use app-based software to create and review budgets and update project timelines.
Coordinate and complete scheduled inspections with the Construction Coordinator and residents before move-out.
Manage vendor performance to meet project timelines, quality standards, and cost requirements.
Negotiate pricing for vendor-assigned work when necessary.
Generate, review, and submit change orders for variances from the initial budget before work is performed and the job is completed.
Review and approve invoices weekly.
Collaborate with internal business partners to provide timely updates on pre-leased homes.
Monitor the upcoming project pipeline and delivery schedule to coordinate work across functional groups in the regions.
Communicate with relevant personnel to support efficient time management and project completion.