Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
A well-established commercial General Contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to join its Houston team. This Superintendent will lead commercial construction projects from mobilization through completion, with a primary focus on tilt-wall construction.
MANDATORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Previous Superintendent experience on tilt-wall construction projects is REQUIRED. Candidates without direct tilt-wall project experience will not be considered.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with a strong commercial construction background and proven experience coordinating complex tilt-wall projects, subcontractors, schedules, site logistics, safety, quality, and overall field execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day field operations from project mobilization through completion and closeout.
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel across all phases of construction.
- Coordinate tilt-wall construction activities, including panel layout, forming, reinforcing, embeds, concrete placement, panel erection, structural connections, and associated scopes.
- Develop and maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact schedule or budget.
- Manage site logistics, manpower, sequencing, material deliveries, crane operations, inspections, and overall field coordination.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to identify conflicts, constructability issues, and coordination concerns.
- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and participate in OAC and internal project meetings.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure work is completed according to contract documents, quality standards, and project schedules.
- Maintain high standards for jobsite safety, quality control, housekeeping, and documentation.
- Identify potential delays, scope gaps, and field issues and develop proactive solutions.
- Maintain daily reports, manpower tracking, schedules, quality documentation, and other required field records.
- Support punch list, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience.
- MANDATORY: Previous Superintendent experience managing tilt-wall construction projects.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and day-to-day field operations independently.
- Strong knowledge of construction plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality control.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
- Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software preferred.
- Ability to work onsite throughout the Houston market.
Project Experience
The ideal candidate will have direct field leadership experience with commercial tilt-wall construction, including projects such as:
- Industrial / warehouse facilities
- Manufacturing facilities
- Office / corporate facilities
Experience with large, ground-up commercial projects and complex site logistics is highly valued.
Why Join?
- Established commercial General Contractor with a strong Houston presence.
- Opportunity to lead complex ground-up commercial construction projects.
- Strong pipeline of upcoming work.
- Collaborative Project Management and field operations teams.
- Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.
NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT
Tilt-wall construction experience is REQUIRED for this position.
Candidates with general commercial, ground-up, industrial, or warehouse construction experience who have NOT previously managed tilt-wall projects will not be considered.