General Superintendent | Commercial Construction | Houston, TX

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits, dental, and vision

401k company match

Per diem if not based in Houston, TX

Bonus structure

Job summary

A national construction recruitment firm is seeking a General Superintendent for large-scale commercial construction projects in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will oversee a project team and manage project budgets, ensuring safety compliance and developing construction strategies. Applicants should possess over 15 years in commercial/industrial construction, with relevant certifications. A strong leadership and management capability in complex environments is crucial for this mid-senior level position. The role includes full-time employment with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience on $50 million – $100+ million construction projects.
• OSHA 30-hour certified.
• Proficient in construction documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops the project team.
• Manages project budget for general conditions.
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field.
• Communicates schedule status and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safety compliance

Construction management

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software tools

Job description

General Superintendent | Commercial Construction | Houston, TX

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Description

• Supervises and develops the project team
• Manages the project budget for general conditions
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Leads site walks with the owner, architect/engineer, and financial institutions to show construction progress
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying safety compliance with all trades
• Develops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnel
• Conducts maintenance and planning of "workarounds," shutdowns and tie‑ins
• Accountable for review, completion, and accuracy of daily reports
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Coordinates and manages jobsite logistics
• Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changes
• Participates in business development, project pursuits, and preconstruction needs, including writing scopes of work and participating in buyout
• Administers Time and Materials tracking
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 15+ years of experience on $50 million – $100+ million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• OSHA 30‑hour certified
• STS‑C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools
• Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process

Job Offer

• Health benefits, dental, and vision
• 401k company match
• Per diem if not based in Houston, TX
• Bonus structure

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction