Senior Superintendent (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Healthcare Superintendent for its Houston, TX Division. This role is considered of equal authority to the Senior Project Manager, working in tandem to provide overall direction and control of day-to-day field construction activities on assigned job sites, often including major projects with complex conditions. The company is 100% employee-owned, emphasizing a commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management, construction science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).
10+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
Proficient with reading plans and specs.
Ability to build and manage multiple high performing teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite.
Organizes and manages a large project staff where duties of project managers and superintendents must be divided between multiple employee-owners.
In charge of the overall safety at a jobsite, including the implementation of safety plans and procedures.
Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedule to determine the nature and scope of the project, materials, manpower requirements, equipment needs, etc.
Plans the physical layout of the jobsite to use effectively all available space; initiates startup activities including site security, office trailer placement, and utility hookups.
Designates areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, parking, etc.
Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party site surveyors before foundation work begins.
Plans daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts; provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman; resolves ambiguities in plans and drawings.
Establishes procedures for ordering self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
Inspects all field construction work in progress, including subcontracted work, ensuring high-quality workmanship; supervises or appoints staff to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite, pointing out and ensuring correction of deficiencies.
Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving construction problems; investigates alternative work methods and materials; works with architects, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve problems.
Assists the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
Assists the project manager in the development of the manpower projection chart; monitors weekly labor costs and takes corrective action; investigates reasons for delays and adjusts resources as necessary.
Assists the project manager in developing the equipment projection chart and monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes relating to construction activities, including company policies.
Manages scheduling of all governmental inspections necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Assumes overall responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors, and correcting safety hazards.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with owners, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project; resolves problems at the lowest practical level.
Fosters and promotes the training and development of subordinates through on-the-job training, company-sponsored programs, and outside learning opportunities.
Assumes a leadership role in the career planning and development of project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions to promote hourly staff to salary.
Performs tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all field construction activities.
Administers the company's Safety & Health Manual.