Senior Superintendent

Skanska USA • Austin, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent at Skanska USA Building is a key operational leader responsible for developing and executing short- to mid-term tactical plans that support the organization’s construction strategy. The role contributes to operational planning, budget oversight, process development, and performance improvements across multiple teams. It addresses complex and ambiguous problems through detailed investigation and cross-departmental coordination, using broad construction expertise and seasoned judgment to develop solutions.

The Senior Superintendent communicates and influences internal departments and external partners, subcontractors, vendors, and occasionally clients. The role oversees multiple teams or units, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals. Consistent on-site presence is required to supervise construction operations, uphold safety standards, manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality. Other work includes interpreting plans and specifications, managing logistics, mitigating risks, and supporting business development.

This senior leadership position requires extensive construction operations experience, including safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, team development, contract management, cost control, and design coordination. The description states that the role typically requires 15 or more years in building construction, with substantial top-level leadership across multiple projects. A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience is required. Preferred qualifications include Procore certification, BIM expertise, and familiarity with Revit, OPC, and JD Edwards.

Requirements

• 8+ years actively creating a safety and QA/QC culture.
• 5+ years in a top leadership position for multiple projects.
• 15+ years of building and construction experience.
• 10+ years of experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
• 8+ years of experience identifying and addressing risk and mitigation procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Proven ability to step into a problem project, quickly identify problem areas or concerns, and set direction for corrective action.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field, or 8 years of equivalent experience plus a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Extensive construction operations, safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development experience.
• Competencies in contract management, cost control, and design coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Procore certification.
• BIM expertise.
• Familiarity with Revit, OPC, and JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- to mid-term tactical plans that support the organization’s construction strategy.
• Contribute to operational planning, budget oversight, process development, and performance improvement across multiple teams.
• Investigate complex and ambiguous problems and coordinate across departments to develop solutions.
• Oversee multiple teams or units, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain an on-site presence to supervise construction operations and uphold safety standards.
• Manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality.
• Interpret plans and specifications, manage logistics, and mitigate risks.
• Support business development efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k).
• Employee ownership program.
• Personalized support and tools for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Role development and career growth support.

What This Job Offers

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