Senior Superintendent

Skanska USA•Houston, TX

2d•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 improvements across multiple teams. It involves investigating complex and ambiguous problems and coordinating across departments to develop solutions using broad construction expertise and seasoned judgment. The position oversees multiple teams or units, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals. It requires regular on-site presence to supervise construction operations, uphold safety standards, manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality. The Senior Superintendent also interprets plans and specifications, manages logistics, mitigates risks, and supports business development. The role calls for extensive experience in construction operations, safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development. The description generally cites 15+ years in building construction and substantial leadership experience 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 include Procore certification, BIM expertise, and familiarity with Revit, OPC, and JD Edwards.

Requirements

At least 8 years actively creating a safety and QA/QC culture.
At least 5 years in a top leadership position for multiple projects.
At least 15 years of building and construction experience; for New York City roles, knowledge of the DOB’s technical reports and Chapter 33.
At least 10 years of experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
At least 8 years of experience identifying and addressing risks 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 them.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field, or 8 years of equivalent experience plus at least 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in construction operations, safety, scheduling, risk mitigation, team development, 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 improvements across multiple teams.
Investigate complex problems and coordinate across departments to determine and implement 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 and manage site logistics.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Support business development efforts.
Mentor and develop talent.
Step into troubled projects, identify problem areas or concerns, and set direction for corrective action.