Construction Superintendent, Real Estate Development

Killam Co; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Killam Co is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for horizontal construction projects in Laredo, TX. The ideal candidate will manage crews and subcontractors in utility, road, and civil infrastructure installation. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and project compliance.

The successful applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of Superintendent experience in horizontal construction.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of Superintendent experience in horizontal construction.
• Proven ability to lead field teams while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day field operations for horizontal construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain quality.
• Monitor site safety in compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Utility installation knowledge

Roadway construction

Grading

Erosion control

Leadership

Communication skills

Procore Construction software

Smartphone and tablet usage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Construction Management

Tools

Windows operating systems

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations for horizontal construction projects in Laredo, TX. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing crews and subcontractors on the installation of utilities, roads, and civil infrastructure. This role ensures safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance across multiple phases of site work and horizontal development.

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations for horizontal construction projects in Laredo, TX. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing crews and subcontractors on the installation of utilities, roads, and civil infrastructure. This role ensures safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance across multiple phases of site work and horizontal development.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise day-to-day field operations for horizontal construction projects including utilities (water, sewer, storm drain), road construction, grading, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain project progress and quality.
• Monitor and enforce site safety in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Read and interpret civil construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Maintain daily field logs, progress reports, and documentation.
• Schedule and oversee inspections and testing (compaction, density, pipe pressure, etc.).
• Work closely with development managers to ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, and change orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and scheduling delays.
• Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and clients.
• Maintain project schedule and enforce deadlines with subcontractors.
• Produce weekly reports to executive team.
• Prepare requests for proposal on all jobs.

EDUCATION

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field; or comparable experience.

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least five (5) years Superintendent experience in horizontal construction.

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of utility installation, roadway construction, grading, and erosion control.
• Proficiency with civil plans, survey staking, and inspection requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate field teams while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and Procore Construction software.
• Should be able to create gnat charts.
• Must have the ability to report issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Experience working on smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner.
• Extensive knowledge of utility installation and requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities.
• Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items.
• Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, concrete form work, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Daily job site visits involve performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:
• dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants
• electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards
• rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools
• high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces
• Travel locally during the workday between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to:

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients, subcontractors, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance.
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Direct and instruct Sub-Contractors effectively with a leadership style that is firm, fair, consistent, and goal oriented.
• Nurture a working environment which encourages employee loyalty, longevity, and satisfaction.
• Creates a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain construction-related software and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.