Fire Protection Construction Superintendent

Kelso Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site teams on industrial projects in Houston. You will manage daily field operations, safety compliance, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors and the project team.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. We value safety, teamwork, and accountability, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and proven track record as a construction superintendent for a trade Mullins self-performs, or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and health guidelines for construction job sites.
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to lead and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the onsite construction as a unified and collaborative team.
• Coordinate & oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
• Manage all field responsibilities on medium to complex projects and/or manage several smaller project teams simultaneously.
• Collaborate with the PM to create and maintain the project schedule.
• Lead new hire jobsite introductions and training, and assign jobs.
• Conduct direct report employee reviews annually or more often if needed.
• Collaborate with the estimating team to plan and provide technical guidance during the bidding of projects upon request.
• Ensure Mullins’ high quality control standards are met and submit a detailed Non-Conformance Report on the day the quality deficiency is found.
• Assist PM in purchasing take-offs and project consumables.
• With prior permission of the PM and/or APM, purchase project consumables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site teams on industrial projects in Houston. You will manage daily field operations, safety compliance, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors and the project team.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. We value safety, teamwork, and accountability, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.