Lead Superintendent – Higher Education Projects

Joeris General Contractors LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joeris General Contractors LLC in Houston seeks an experienced on-site Construction Manager to coordinate all trades, supervise field teams, and drive preconstruction activities for large commercial projects.

The role requires 7+ years of commercial construction experience (CMAR +), Texas familiarity with higher education/K-12/healthcare projects, and travel as needed. OSHA 30 preferred; strong leadership and safety focus essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising multiple commercial projects required; CMAR familiarity a plus.
• 7 years of relevant experience in commercial construction; 10+ years preferred.
• Projects sized +$50M (CMAR) experience preferred.
• Familiarity with preconstruction for CM at Risk contracts.
• Experience on higher education, K-12, and healthcare projects in Texas preferred.
• Some college with drafting/CAD experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site trades and Joeris employees for the project.
• Manage preconstruction process alongside preconstruction team.
• Support proposal interview strategies with marketing/preconstruction teams.
• Oversee daily jobsite activities for a single project.
• Implement jobsite safety programs and reporting.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Ensure safety and project housekeeping compliance.
• Report accidents to Safety Team promptly.
• Communicate labor/material needs to Senior Superintendent/PM.
• Maintain daily time records and cost centers for employees.
• Code materials to proper cost centers; maintain project reports.
• Review shop drawings for contract conformance and dimensions.
• Maintain record set drawings and progress photos.
• Coordinate inspections and temporary utilities requests.
• Attend jobsite meetings and complete punch lists.
• Turn over keys with written owner receipt.
• Review project costs weekly and ensure quality control.
• Maintain tools/equipment; mentor Assistant Superintendents and APMs.
• Support project team training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Willing to travel

Supervising commercial projects

Preconstruction process knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college - drafting/CAD background

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

CAD

Total Station

Surveying basics

Job description

Joeris General Contractors LLC in Houston seeks an experienced on-site Construction Manager to coordinate all trades, supervise field teams, and drive preconstruction activities for large commercial projects.

The role requires 7+ years of commercial construction experience (CMAR +), Texas familiarity with higher education/K-12/healthcare projects, and travel as needed. OSHA 30 preferred; strong leadership and safety focus essential.