General Superintendent (Travel Rqd)

BW Industrial Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

BW Industrial Construction in Houston seeks a seasoned Superintendent to oversee demolition of production lines, utilities, piping, and industrial infrastructure. The role requires strong operational leadership and deep knowledge of California demolition regulations, CSLB rules, Cal/OSHA, and environmental compliance for demolition activities.

Responsibilities include planning demolition sequences, coordinating permits, supervising crews, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent-level experience with industrial demolition and utilities
• Knowledge of California construction laws including CSLB licensing, Cal/OSHA, and permitting
• Experience leading field crews in high-risk industrial environments
• Ability to read demolition plans, P&IDs, utility maps, and drawings
• Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing professionalism
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Responsibilities

• Lead demolition operations for production lines, mechanical equipment, utilities, piping, and structural components.
• Develop demolition plans, sequencing, isolation procedures, and safety controls per Cal/OSHA, Title 8, and Title 24.
• Coordinate permitting, notifications, and regulatory compliance with local jurisdictions and agencies.
• Oversee subcontractors, equipment operators, and labor teams, ensuring CSLB classifications and labor regulations compliance.
• Manage utility shutdowns, lockout/tagout, hazardous material identification, and safe removal of energized systems.
• Maintain daily reporting, progress tracking, and documentation for regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with project managers to maintain schedule, cost control, and client communication.
• Ensure adherence to California safety standards including ammonia, asbestos, silica, fall protection, and demolition-specific regs.
• Support QA for demolition, removal, and site restoration activities.

Skills

Leadership

Demolition

Regulatory knowledge

Reading P&IDs & drawings

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Job description

BW Industrial Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent (or Senior Superintendent) with deep experience overseeing demolition of production line equipment, utilities, piping systems, and industrial infrastructure. This role requires strong operational leadership and working knowledge of California construction laws, including CSLB requirements, Cal/OSHA standards, and environmental compliance for demolition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for demolition of production lines, mechanical equipment, utilities, process piping, electrical systems, and structural components within active industrial environments.
• Develop and execute demolition plans, sequencing, isolation procedures, and safety controls aligned with Cal/OSHA, Title 8, and Title 24 requirements.
• Coordinate permitting, notifications, and compliance activities with local jurisdictions, utility providers, and environmental agencies.
• Oversee subcontractors, equipment operators, and labor teams; ensure adherence to CSLB trade classifications, scope boundaries, and California labor regulations.
• Manage utility shutdowns, lockout/tagout, hazardous material identification, and safe removal of energized or pressurized systems.
• Maintain daily reporting, progress tracking, and documentation required for California regulatory audits.
• Partner with project managers to maintain schedule, cost control, and client communication.
• Ensure strict compliance with California safety standards, including ammonia, asbestos, silica, fall protection, confined space, and demolition-specific regulations.
• Support quality assurance for demolition, removal, and site restoration activities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent-level experience with at least 5 + years of previous industrial demolition, equipment removal, utilities, and piping systems experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California construction laws, including CSLB licensing rules, Cal/OSHA, and demolition permitting.
• Strong experience in production facility shutdowns, isolation, and safe dismantling of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret demolition plans, P&IDs, utility maps, and structural drawings.
• Proven leadership of field crews in high-risk industrial environments.
• Ability to build, lead, and staff crews using established industry relationships
• Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing professionalism.
• Flexible to support project assignments in different locations, depending on business and project needs.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage, manufacturing, chemical, or industrial production facilities or industrial construction general contracting.
• Familiarity with AQMD, stormwater, and waste disposal regulations for demolition debris.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Compensation (California Pay Transparency) Pay Range: $50.00 + per hour, depending on experience, plus per diem when travel outside the Greater Houston Area is required.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k)/Matching

BW Industrial Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BW Industrial Construction participates in E-Verify.

All candidates must apply through our company career site: https://bwindustrialconstruction.bamboohr.com/careers

We review applications on a rolling basis. If selected for next steps, a member of our team will contact you directly. Please do not send resumes via email or social media.