Superintendent I (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Superintendent for its Houston Texas Division. Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm with over 100 years of experience in commercial construction, specializing in projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment, and semiconductor/fabrication plants. As a 100% employee-owned company, Austin Commercial emphasizes safety, service, and integrity, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met and exceeded. This role offers an opportunity for career growth within a successful and established construction firm.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/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).
8+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
Proficient with reading plans and specs.
Ability to build and manage 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

Oversee and lead day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsites.
Ensure overall safety at a jobsite, including the implementation of safety plans and procedures.
Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to determine project scope, materials, manpower, and equipment needs.
Plan the physical layout of the jobsite with the project manager, initiating startup activities such as site security and utility hookups.
Designate areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, and parking.
Direct field engineers in jobsite survey and layout, ensuring dimensional accuracy before foundation work.
Plan daily and weekly activities for each craft, providing detailed technical instructions and schedule forecasts.
Establish procedures for ordering self-performed materials, supplies, and tools with the project manager.
Inspect all field construction work, ensuring high-quality workmanship and promptly addressing deficiencies.
Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving construction problems, investigating alternative methods and materials.
Assist the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
Assist the project manager in developing manpower projection charts and monitoring labor costs and productivity.
Assist the project manager in developing equipment projection charts and monitoring equipment use, maintenance, and cost.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to construction activities and company policies.
Manage scheduling of all governmental inspections necessary for obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Assume overall responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including first aid, emergency treatment, and OSHA compliance.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with owners, architects, consulting firms, and other stakeholders.
Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through on-the-job and company-sponsored programs.
Assume a leadership role in the career planning and development of project staff.
Perform tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of all field construction activities.
Administer the company's Safety & Health Manual.