Civil Superintendent

Mainframe Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainframe Solutions in Houston is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field execution on complex civil projects. You will own day-to-day field operations, coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and inspections to align with project plans.

The role requires turning schedules into safe, productive work, reading plans, and ensuring quality while managing production, manpower, and equipment utilization across excavation, utilities, and site development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil field construction experience.
• Experience as Superintendent, General Superintendent, Foreman, or similar leader.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications.
• Understanding of manpower, equipment, production, and sequencing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily heavy civil field operations.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Manage earthwork, excavation, utilities, concrete, paving, drainage, and site development.
• Develop daily and weekly work plans with project leadership.
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, and progress.
• Read and interpret plans, specs and project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Identify field conflicts and provide practical solutions.
• Report project progress to Project Managers.
• Maintain accurate field documentation.
• Enforce safety procedures and jobsite expectations.
• Ensure work meets schedule and project requirements.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Field leadership

Plan and schedule execution

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Mainframe Solutions is recruiting an experienced Heavy Civil Superintendent for an established contractor supporting complex civil construction projects throughout the Houston market.

This opportunity is designed for a field leader who understands how to turn plans and schedules into safe, productive execution.

You will take ownership of day to day field operations, coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, inspections, production, and project sequencing while working closely with Project Managers and company leadership.

Projects may include excavation, underground utilities, site development, concrete roadways, paving, drainage, structural foundations, stabilization, and other heavy civil scopes.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

What would you do as a Superintendent

As a Heavy Civil Superintendent, you will be responsible for driving field execution.

Your day will involve coordinating manpower and equipment, planning upcoming work, communicating with Project Managers, directing subcontractors, monitoring production, resolving field conflicts, and ensuring work is completed safely and according to project requirements.

You will serve as a key connection between the project plan and what happens in the field.

This position requires a Superintendent who can lead people, anticipate problems, understand production, and maintain accountability without sacrificing safety or quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily heavy civil field operations
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries
• Manage work involving earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, concrete, paving, drainage, and site development
• Develop daily and weekly work plans with project leadership
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, and project progress
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project requirements
• Coordinate inspections and maintain quality standards
• Identify field conflicts and develop practical solutions
• Communicate project progress and potential issues to Project Managers
• Maintain accurate field documentation
• Enforce company safety procedures and jobsite expectations
• Ensure work is completed according to schedule and project requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil field construction experience
• Previous Superintendent, General Superintendent, Foreman, or comparable field leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of civil construction means and methods
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications
• Understanding of manpower, equipment, production, and sequencing
• Strong field leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors simultaneously

Preferred Experience

• Underground utilities
• Earthwork and excavation
• Drainage and site development
• Concrete and paving
• Structural foundations
• Heavy civil infrastructure
• Self perform construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Does this sound like you?

You are the type of Superintendent who knows what needs to happen tomorrow before today's shift ends.

You understand production, sequencing, manpower, equipment, and constructability. You know how to lead crews, communicate expectations, solve field problems, and keep a project moving without compromising safety or workmanship.

If you take pride in seeing a project come together in the field and want greater responsibility on complex heavy civil work, this could be the right next step.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of the offer.