General Superintendent- Mission Critical

STO Building Group Careers•Austin, TX

17h

About The Position

The General Superintendent provides strategic oversight and leadership across multiple projects or large-scale, complex job sites. This role serves as the senior-most field leader, responsible for setting operational standards, guiding site teams, and ensuring consistent execution aligned with company goals. The General Superintendent works closely with project executives, project managers, and field leadership to maintain safety, quality, schedule adherence, and workforce efficiency. A key part of this role is mentoring superintendents, coordinating resources across projects, and maintaining strong relationships with trade partners and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive field leadership experience in commercial construction, including experience managing multiple superintendents and/or large-scale projects.
Extensive knowledge of construction methods, building systems, safety protocols, and sequencing in a general contracting environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills with a proven ability to manage teams and influence outcomes.
Skilled at high-level schedule planning and analysis, subcontractor coordination, and manpower logistics.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and building codes with accuracy.
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software; CMiC experience preferred.
valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to field operations across assigned projects, ensuring consistent execution of safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
Partners with Project Managers and Executives to evaluate preconstruction planning, site logistics strategies, manpower forecasting, and project phasing.
Oversees and mentors a team of superintendents and field staff, promoting professional development and consistency in execution.
Serves as the primary field liaison for executive leadership—providing regular updates on field performance, project risk, and mitigation strategies.
Leads resource planning and labor coordination across multiple jobs, working closely with craft resource managers to ensure appropriate crew mix and productivity.
Ensures adherence to company safety and quality standards and leads by example in reinforcing a culture of accountability and excellence on-site.
Anticipates and proactively resolves field challenges, driving collaboration among internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, owners, and trade partners, ensuring field alignment with client expectations.
Standardizes best practices in field operations and helps implement company initiatives related to field technology, lean practices, and workforce engagement.