AREA SUPERINTENDENT

EWI Recruitment; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an experienced Area Superintendent to oversee safe, efficient delivery of construction activities across one or more project areas. You will lead field operations, coordinate daily work, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, schedules, and budgets.

Ideal candidates will have site-based supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to resolve issues while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in site-based supervisory or construction management roles.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schedules.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget.
• Supervise foremen, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Review method statements, permits, inspection records and quality documents.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Area Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of construction activities across one or more active project areas. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership in the field, coordinate daily operations, and ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements. This role will involve managing multiple work fronts, resolving site issues, and maintaining strong communication with project leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating daily construction activities; monitoring progress against the project schedule; allocating labour, equipment, and materials effectively; and ensuring that resources are available when required. You will supervise foremen, subcontractors, and site personnel, promote a collaborative and accountable working environment, and verify that workmanship meets required standards. The role will also require reviewing method statements, permits, inspection records, and quality documentation, while identifying potential risks and implementing practical corrective actions. You will contribute to progress reporting, forecasting, change management, cost control, and the resolution of technical or operational constraints.

Applicants should have substantial experience in a site-based supervisory or construction management position, ideally overseeing complex projects or multiple disciplines. A strong understanding of construction methods, health and safety legislation, quality assurance processes, and project controls is essential. Relevant technical qualifications, trade certification, or a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field will be advantageous. You should be confident reading technical drawings and schedules, using standard project management systems, and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, respectful, and sustainable working practices are essential.