Construction Superintendent

White-Spunner Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

White-Spunner Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for our Southeast projects. The role demands coordination with subcontractors, adherence to plans, safety compliance, and on-time delivery within budget.

You will mentor Assistant Superintendents, review drawings and schedules, manage daily reports, secure permits, and communicate with owners and teams to sustain strong client relationships and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of field experience required or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-hour training and first aid/CPR required.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, specs and subcontract documents to plan and schedule work.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors in the correct sequence.
• Ensure quality and adherence to plans and specs.
• Conduct job-site safety meetings and document topics.
• Maintain project records, progress photos, and daily reports.
• Coordinate with inspectors and obtain permits.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and team professionally.
• Close out punch lists promptly.

Skills

Project scheduling

Subcontractor management

Safety leadership

Communication

Quality control

PC skills

Education

B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Superintendent is the company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors' work. Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation and supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. The individual in this role shares responsibility with the Project Manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. The Superintendent also manages and mentors Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel.

Availability and ability to travel in the Southeast United States.

Essential Functions

• Read drawings, specifications and subcontract documents in order to plan, prioritize and schedule construction activities.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors in the appropriate sequence for timely and accurate completion.
• Pay attention to detail and ensure quality of work and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Conduct job site safety meetings and document topics discussed.
• Identify solutions to problems and report any unresolved issues to the Project Manager.
• Maintain job site record of contract drawings.
• Take job site photos and complete daily reports.
• Coordinate with inspectors and acquire all necessary permits.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and the team in a positive way.
• Maintain positive relationships to retain clients and quality subcontractors.
• Review and complete final punch lists in a timely manner.

Perform other related duties as needed.

Our Core Values: P-L-A-N

We are committed to maintaining a culture where servant leadership, character, disciplined execution, and continuous learning are engrained. Our core values are:

People First - We care deeply for our teams, clients, and communities. Relationships are our foundation.

Lead with Integrity - We do what's right, even when no one is watching. Character defines our culture.

Action-Oriented - We don't sit back. We show up, take initiative, and push projects and people forward.

Never Stop Growing - We pursue growth with curiosity, excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or other related field preferred. Direct field experience in trades substitutes for college degree.
• 5+ years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years required, as well as first aid and CPR training.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple activities/projects, meet multiple deadlines and network with staff, management and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Typical Physical Needs

Requires prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. May need to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding and lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we look to fill every position with the best qualified person regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability or national origin. With our home office in Mobile, Alabama we recruit from all over the Southeast to find the right fit for every position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are an Alabama Drug Free Workplace, this is a safety sensitive position. All prospective employees are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.