Lead Superintendent - Commercial Construction - Houston

Henderson Scott US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Paid time off

Company holidays

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Lead Superintendent for large-scale commercial and public projects in Houston, TX. You will oversee on-site construction, drive schedules, and manage subcontractors from ground-up to closeout.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in commercial construction, proven leadership on major projects, and strong safety and quality-control expertise. This role offers a competitive salary and long-term career growth within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven Lead/Senior Superintendent on large-scale projects.
• Experience with public-sector or complex commercial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations and oversee day-to-day construction activities.
• Develop, manage, and drive project schedules to ensure milestones and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Owners, Design Teams, and Inspectors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality control, and operational excellence.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide schedule and progress updates.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges to minimize impacts.
• Oversee site logistics, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure work meets project specs, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Manage inspections, punch lists, commissioning, and closeout.

Skills

Scheduling

Leadership

Safety regulations

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

Lead Superintendent - Commercial Construction (Public Projects)

Location: Houston, TX

We are partnered with a highly respected, family-owned general contractor with a strong reputation across the Houston market. Specializing in public, aviation, municipal, and large-scale commercial construction, this organization has built long-standing client relationships and maintains a robust pipeline of complex projects throughout the region. This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing company that values collaboration, quality, and long-term career development.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to oversee large-scale commercial and public-sector construction projects ranging from $1M-$100M+. This individual will be responsible for leading all on-site construction activities, driving project schedules, managing subcontractors, and ensuring successful project execution from ground-up through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations and oversee day-to-day construction activities
• Develop, manage, and drive project schedules to ensure milestone achievement and on-time delivery
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Owners, Design Teams, and Inspectors throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality control, and operational excellence
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide schedule and progress updates
• Identify and proactively resolve construction challenges to minimize project impacts
• Oversee site logistics, workforce planning, and resource allocation
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards
• Manage inspections, punch lists, commissioning activities, and project closeout

What They're Looking For

• 8+ years of construction experience with a strong background in commercial projects
• Proven experience serving as Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on large-scale and/or renovation projects
• Experience managing public-sector, aviation, municipal, healthcare, higher education, or other complex commercial projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, sequencing, and construction operations
• Ability to lead large field teams and build strong relationships with subcontractors and clients
• Extensive understanding of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and project documentation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in phased, occupied, or operational environments is highly desirable
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a growing organization