Civil Superintendent - Field-Driven Infrastructure Leader

Mainframe Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainframe Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead field execution on Houston area projects. You will coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and inspections to turn plans into safe, productive reality.

Responsibilities include developing look-ahead schedules, tracking quantities, liaising with city inspectors, and ensuring work aligns with project requirements while maintaining safety and quality. Public works and municipal experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil field construction experience.
• Experience as a Superintendent or similar field leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with underground utilities, water, storm drainage, and paving.
• Experience on municipal or public projects working with city inspectors.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications.
• Strong planning and documentation habits: look aheads, daily reports, quantity tracking.
• Understanding of manpower, equipment, production, and sequencing.
• Strong field leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to Houston area job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily civil field operations.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Manage work involving underground utilities, water, storm drainage, site development, and paving.
• Develop two week look ahead schedules with project leadership.
• Write daily reports covering progress, manpower, equipment, and constraints.
• Track installed quantities and pay items to support accurate monthly billing.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, proof rolls, and density testing with city and owner inspectors.
• Identify field conflicts and work with the Project Manager on RFIs and practical solutions.
• Maintain traffic control, site access, and public safety.
• Enforce company safety procedures and jobsite expectations.
• Ensure work is completed according to schedule and project requirements.

Job description

Mainframe Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead field execution on Houston area projects. You will coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and inspections to turn plans into safe, productive reality.

Responsibilities include developing look-ahead schedules, tracking quantities, liaising with city inspectors, and ensuring work aligns with project requirements while maintaining safety and quality. Public works and municipal experience preferred.