Senior Superintendent

Skanska USA•Houston, TX

1d•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 investigation and cross-departmental coordination, applying broad construction expertise and seasoned judgment. Strong communication and influence are essential when working with internal departments, external partners, subcontractors, vendors, and occasionally clients. The position oversees multiple teams or units, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals. On active construction sites, the Senior Superintendent maintains a consistent onsite presence to supervise operations, uphold safety standards, manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality. Responsibilities also include interpreting plans and specifications, managing logistics, mitigating risks, and supporting business development. This senior leadership role calls for extensive construction operations experience, with emphasis on safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development. The posting describes typically 15+ years in building construction and substantial top-level leadership across multiple projects. Additional competencies include contract management, cost control, design coordination, and construction technology such as BIM, scheduling software, and project management systems. A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience is required. Preferred qualifications mentioned in the overview 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; for NYC roles, knowledge of the DOB’s technical reports and Chapter 33.
10+ years of experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
8+ years of experience identifying and dealing with risk and mitigation procedures.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent.
Proven experience stepping into a problem project, quickly identifying problem areas or concerns, and setting direction to correct issues.
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.
Construction operations experience, including safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development.
Competency in contract management, cost control, design coordination, and construction technology such as BIM, scheduling software, and project management systems.

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 construction strategy.
Contribute to operational planning, budget oversight, process development, and performance improvements.
Investigate and resolve complex or ambiguous problems, coordinating across departments as needed.
Oversee multiple teams or units, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals.
Maintain a consistent onsite presence on active construction sites to supervise 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.
Mentor and develop talent.
Quickly identify problem areas on troubled projects and set direction for corrective action.