Construction Senior Superintendent

White Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health insurance

Phone allowance

Truck allowance

401k plan

Job summary

White Construction, an Austin-based family-owned commercial general contractor since 1971, seeks a Senior Superintendent. You will lead field operations on complex projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and quality through the QA/QC program. Strong leadership and communication are essential to build client and subcontractor relationships.

Ideal candidate has a PM/CM background, a bachelor's degree in CM, Civil Eng, or Architecture, and 10+ years of project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in similar construction project types.

Responsibilities

• Knows plans and predicts issues before start.
• Manages project costs to maximize profitability.
• Prepares and maintains a 3-week look ahead and overall project schedules.
• Ensures QA/QC compliance and quality standards.
• Leads safety meetings and enforces safe work practices.
• Understands subcontracts and subcontractor scope.
• Builds and maintains client and subcontractor relationships.
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Project Knowledge

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Quality Management

Safety Management

Contract Knowledge

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Company highlights:

• 55+ years, the leading Austin-based commercial GC
• Record years in 24 & 25!
• Long employee tenure
• Family-owned, mid-sized firm (you're not just a #)
• Diverse project portfolio

Benefit highlights:

• Bonus program
• Company provided health insurance to employee (no cost to employee)
• Cell phone allowance
• Truck/truck allowance
• 401k plan including company contribution (fully vested immediately)

About White Construction

White Construction’s vision is to be the most sought-after provider of construction services. We take pride in our history of excellence and in maintaining meaningful relationships with our clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors alike. This family-owned construction firm takes our family values seriously as employees from different backgrounds come together with a core purpose of Building Success Together. Through our core values of Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust, and Relationships, we deliver quality and exceptional service on the most complex projects with our client’s goals and visions at the forefront of our operations. From healthcare facilities to corporate headquarters, retail centers to high end residential, White Construction approaches every project with remarkable attention to detail, offering our clients and partners the step-above service that has kept them coming back since 1971.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Vice President or General Superintendent, your roles and responsibilities as Senior Superintendent would encompass the following:

• Project Knowledge – Knows the plans (especially the details) better than anyone working on the project. Ability to predict problems prior to starting work.
• Cost Management - Demonstrates the ability to understand and analyze cost of materials and methods to effectively control costs and maximize profitability.
• Schedule Management - Demonstrates the ability to prepare, adjust, and adhere to a 3-week look ahead and overall project schedules. Display a sense of urgency.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates commitment to quality construction and utilizing the guidelines set forth in the WCC QA/QC program (Quality Activity List, material verification, non-conformance tracking, exterior envelope QA, photography, etc.)
• Safety Management - Exhibits an unwavering commitment to safety, including leading weekly safety meetings and taking preemptive measures to ensure safe work practices.
• Contract Knowledge - Understand subcontracts, subcontractor responsibilities, and subcontractor scope of work.
• Relationship Management - Serves as a representative for White Construction by establishing and maintaining client and peer relationships, attending industry networking events, and fostering business opportunities.
• Communication Skills – Have an ability to convey your message both verbally and in writing in a professional, intelligent, and concise manner.

Educaton/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in similar construction project types

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

White Construction is an equal opportunity employer.