Lead Superintendent - Public & Commercial Construction (Houston)

Henderson-Scott; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Henderson-Scott is seeking a Lead Superintendent for commercial construction in Houston to oversee large-scale public and private projects from ground-up to closeout. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, safety, and schedule management.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, owners, design teams, and inspectors while maintaining high standards of quality and sequence adherence on busy, occupied sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience with a strong background in commercial projects
• Experience serving as Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on large-scale 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

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

Job description

Henderson-Scott is seeking a Lead Superintendent for commercial construction in Houston to oversee large-scale public and private projects from ground-up to closeout. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, safety, and schedule management.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, owners, design teams, and inspectors while maintaining high standards of quality and sequence adherence on busy, occupied sites.