Construction Superintendent

Optimum Energy LLC • Rockdale, TX

1d • 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 represents the field to the owner, design team, and project partners. The role owns site safety, sequencing, quality, productivity, closeout, and site stores management, while working with the Construction Project Manager on cost, change control, and schedule.

The T1 project is a fast-track, greenfield solar cell manufacturing facility in Milam County near Rockdale, Texas. Optimum Energy's project scope covers the Central Utility Building and Water Management Program facilities. The work involves long-lead process equipment, cleanliness requirements, and substantial material flow. The Superintendent establishes and operates a site-stores system so materials, owner-furnished equipment, tools, and consumables are received, protected, tracked, and issued when needed. The position 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Lead Construction experience on greenfield projects preferred.
• 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 the overall field schedule using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles, including the 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, resolve on-site conflict, identify risk early, and develop mitigation.
• Clear communication and confident presentation skills with 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

• Mega-project, semiconductor, or industrial experience.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.

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 that meets schedule, quality, safety, and profit goals.
• Lead and enforce the safety culture and implementation of Optimum Energy's safety program for employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions; maintain compliance with company safety programs, OSHA, and owner requirements.
• Coach crews and subcontractors on safe work practices.
• Keep field production on plan and 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.
• Ensure work meets project specifications and oversee QA/QC processes and documentation.
• Run inspections, punch lists, mechanical completion, and closeout activities; 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 issuing procedures for materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory using 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 requirements.
• Track long-lead items and deliveries against the schedule; work 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior