Luxury Residential Construction Superintendent

Jenkins Design Build • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jenkins Design Build is an award-winning, architect-led design-build firm specializing in one-of-a-kind luxury homes throughout Austin and the Texas Hill Country. For more than three decades, we have combined architecture, interior design, and construction under one roof to create a more coordinated and transparent building experience. We are seeking an experienced Luxury Residential Construction Superintendent (custom home superintendent) to lead the daily field execution of high-end custom homes from construction start through occupancy. You will coordinate trade partners, materials, inspections, schedules, quality, safety, and jobsite conditions while maintaining clear communication with clients and the internal project team. This position requires someone who can take ownership of a custom home, solve problems proactively, and uphold an uncompromising standard of craftsmanship.

Requirements

• Three to five years of custom home construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a quality custom home from start to finish.
• Thorough understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and materials.
• Working knowledge of the International Residential Code and applicable safety practices.
• Strong scheduling, documentation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, trade partners, vendors, and colleagues.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for regular travel between project sites.
• This position also requires access to a vehicle capable of transporting occasional small construction materials and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in construction management or a related discipline preferred.
• Buildertrend or similar construction-management software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage luxury custom home construction from the field start through completion and occupancy.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Direct trade partners, vendors, deliveries, and day-to-day jobsite activities.
• Verify that work is completed according to plans, specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization, security, and safe working conditions.
• Conduct daily quality-control inspections and log incomplete or deficient work to the responsible trade’s punch list.
• Coordinate municipal, engineering, and third-party inspections.
• Confirm that trade partners are working from current plans, scopes, and change orders.
• Communicate progress, upcoming activities, and field concerns to the project team.
• Assist with material receiving, credits, returns, and purchase-order verification.
• Maintain professional, responsive communication with clients throughout construction.
• Manage punch-list work and support an organized, high-quality project closeout.
• Post Daily Logs and Progress Photos daily.

Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Career growth with an established, award-winning design-build firm.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate on a case-by-case basis.
• Business mileage is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

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