General Superintendent - Concrete Place and Finish

Kent Companies•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Superintendent provides strategic field leadership and operational oversight for multiple concrete place-and-finish construction projects. The role directs and develops Superintendents, Foremen, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, within budget and schedule, and in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and company quality standards. Working closely with Project Managers, company leadership, Safety, Human Resources, Talent, and other operational teams, the General Superintendent coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, and other resources; maintains schedules; resolves field challenges; and promotes consistent execution across projects. The position is accountable for safety culture, field leadership development, productivity, operational risk management, and implementation of practices that support company performance and business objectives. The role is full-time and on-site, with minimal overnight travel to other offices potentially required. It follows a standard full-time schedule, but additional hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Flexibility to work non-typical days and irregular hours is required, as is availability to respond to calls outside standard business hours. Work is primarily outdoors under varied weather conditions and temperatures. Physical demands include prolonged standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and bending; full-body movement; pushing, pulling, and repeatedly or continuously lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds. Excellent eyesight, with or without correction, is necessary. Applicants need 10 or more years of field coordination or relevant commercial construction project experience. Other stated qualifications include training others in the use of powered finishing equipment, reliable transportation to workplaces or job locations, general problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, understanding basic project financial information, a valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a driving-related background check when driving, the ability to pass drug screening, and authorization to work in the United States without current or future corporate sponsorship. Kent Companies describes its compensation and benefits packages as competitive, with benefits varying by location and a customized package presented upon hire. Typical benefits include weekly pay, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, supplemental insurance options, retirement plans with discretionary employer matching, holiday pay, scholarships for dependents, and leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

At least 10 years of field coordination or relevant commercial construction project experience.
Comfort training others on the use of powered finishing equipment.
Reliable transportation to workplaces and job locations.
General problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Understanding of basic project financial information, including monthly cost projections and labor cost reports.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a driving-related background check when driving.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds repeatedly or continuously over time without fatiguing.
Excellent eyesight, with or without correction.

Responsibilities

Provide field leadership and operational oversight for multiple concrete place-and-finish projects.
Direct and support Superintendents and Foremen in planning and executing construction activities.
Set expectations for productivity, workmanship, accountability, schedule performance, and resource use.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, concrete deliveries, and other resources.
Monitor project progress, labor hours, schedules, budgets, and production, and take corrective action as needed.
Coordinate construction sequencing, site logistics, concrete placement, finishing, and interfacing trades.
Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and construction requirements.
Oversee surveying equipment, layout procedures, and elevation controls to meet design requirements and tolerances.
Promote effective material handling, waste reduction, equipment utilization, and labor productivity.
Visit jobsites to assess performance, verify standards, and support field leadership.
Ensure projects are staffed, mobilized, and prepared in line with production plans.
Coordinate project closeout, punch lists, inspections, and turnover with Project Management and field teams.
Establish and maintain schedules, manpower forecasts, production targets, and resource plans with Project Managers and company leadership.
Oversee short-interval schedules, look-ahead plans, and daily work plans.
Monitor milestones and contractual completion dates, identify delays, and implement recovery plans.
Communicate schedule risks, scope changes, site conditions, labor constraints, weather impacts, and other operational issues.
Participate in project planning and coordination meetings and allocate resources among competing project demands.
Champion the company safety program and ensure field teams follow company policies, regulations, and project-specific requirements.
Conduct jobsite safety inspections and leadership visits, investigate incidents and near misses with the Safety Department, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Address unsafe conditions and monitor compliance with requirements for PPE, equipment operation, fall protection, lifting, and concrete placement.
Establish workmanship standards for concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, surface tolerances, and elevations.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, submittals, inspections, and applicable industry standards; coordinate with Project Managers, Quality personnel, consultants, and inspectors to resolve concerns.
Monitor field work for deficiencies, prevent rework, oversee inspections and quality documentation, and implement preventive improvements.
Lead, mentor, evaluate, and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and other field leaders; establish expectations and provide feedback and coaching.
Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and succession planning with company leadership and Human Resources.
Ensure new hires complete required orientation, training, and onboarding before starting assigned work.
Monitor manpower availability, attendance, crew readiness, and productivity; coordinate staffing adjustments and communicate work changes.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, respect, and effective communication; address performance and conduct issues in coordination with Human Resources and company policies.
Oversee allocation, utilization, maintenance, safety, and condition of company-owned and rented equipment.
Coordinate equipment needs, mobilization, transfers, repairs, and replacements; ensure equipment inspections, maintenance reporting, inventory control, and storage procedures are followed.
Monitor material use and availability, coordinate with Project Managers, procurement, vendors, and field teams, and minimize waste and downtime.
Support budget performance, labor forecasting, cost control, and production planning with Project Managers.
Monitor labor hours, production rates, equipment use, material consumption, and rework; compare actual results with estimates and targets and implement corrective action.
Identify opportunities to reduce overtime, unnecessary equipment costs, material waste, idle time, and other avoidable expenses.
Communicate field conditions, productivity impacts, scope changes, and potential cost exposures to Project Managers.
Maintain regular operational communication and provide timely updates on progress, manpower, production, schedules, safety, quality, equipment, and risks.
Establish accurate, timely, and actionable reporting practices; escalate issues and recommend solutions.
Participate in project reviews, operational meetings, planning sessions, and post-project evaluations.
Develop and implement standardized field procedures, best practices, and process improvements; encourage knowledge sharing and evaluate methods, equipment, technology, and training opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of construction regulations, industry standards, concrete placement and finishing practices, and company policies; pursue professional development and encourage ongoing training.
Demonstrate professional leadership, judgment, integrity, accountability, and a solutions-oriented approach, balancing efficiency with safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee development.
Perform other related duties as assigned by company leadership.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid time off (PTO)
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching
Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Scholarship opportunities for dependents
Leadership development opportunities