Superintendent I (Area)

Skanska USA•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent I (Area) at Skanska USA Building leads field operations within assigned project areas, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, profitably, and in alignment with contract documents, design, budget, and schedule. The role directly supervises field labor and Assistant Superintendents and emphasizes on-site leadership, coordination, and participation in production, safety, and supervisory meetings. The position combines operational leadership, construction knowledge, and people management. The Superintendent oversees safety and quality, subcontractors, schedules, change orders and tickets, logistics, contract and risk management, and project costs. The role also involves interpreting plans and specifications, coaching others, maintaining work-site harmony, supporting field business development, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
4+ years of proven Safety and QAQC experience.
2+ years of successful leadership of smaller fit-out projects or an area of a larger building project.
2+ years of experience with change order and ticket management.
2+ years of experience with subcontractor oversight.
2+ years of experience with schedule updates and look-ahead schedules.
2+ years of experience reading and delivering on plans and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Procore, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, OPC, and JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

Lead field operations within assigned project areas.
Ensure work is completed safely, on time, profitably, and in alignment with contract documents, design, budget, and schedule.
Directly supervise field labor and Assistant Superintendents.
Maintain an on-site presence and lead coordination and real-time production activities.
Participate in production, safety, and supervisory meetings.
Lead safety and QAQC activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Oversee subcontractors and manage change orders and tickets.
Update schedules and look-ahead schedules.
Read and deliver work in accordance with plans and specifications.
Manage contracts, risks, logistics, quality control, project costs, and schedules.
Coach others and maintain work-site harmony.
Support business development in the field.