Construction Superintendent (Houston)

Our client offers a wide range of contracting services to clients in the Construction, Industrial, Utility, Transportation, and Government sectors. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Construction Superintendent.

This will be a direct hire position offering a competitive salary, bonus scheme, per diem where applicable. Position will be fully remote with frequent travel to project sites predominantly in the Gulf, Central and West locations. Must have experience gained in heavy civil construction (Infrastructure, Utilities, Underground water lines, Civil Excavation, Earthwork, Site Preparation, Demolition). Preferably will have some Environmental experience (Remediation work, demolition, waste management, storm water services etc.)

General Summary :

Superintendents are responsible for the scheduling, coordinating and supervising of craft employees and assigned staff. Superintendents may also be responsible for the coordination and support of subcontractors field operations. Superintendents work under the general guidance and direction of a Project Manager or Construction Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Organizing and planning field activities for craft and equipment resources.
• Oversee work performance and productivity of crafts and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed.
• Assist with selection and hiring of project craft personnel.
• Ensure craft timecards accurately reflect hours and job tasks worked.
• Advise project management of potential changes (scope and conditions), potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing / resolving such problems as required.
• Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc. at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Committed to and responsible for Safety Culture & actively involved in project Health and Safety, including :
• Enforces the site and corporate Health and Safety Plans
• Works with the site Health and Safety Officer and in some cases is also the Health& Safety officer on projects.
• Ability to review project hazards and participate in Job Hazard Analysis
• Perform pre-task planning
• Brief craft before assigning new task
• Participate in incident investigation and reporting
• Responsible for training and mentoring of operators, laborers, and foreman.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience