Luxury Residential Construction Superintendent

Jenkins Design Build; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-matching 401(k)

Relocation assistance may be discussed

Job summary

Jenkins Design Build in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Luxury Residential Construction Superintendent to lead the field execution of high-end custom homes from start through occupancy. You will coordinate trade partners, materials, inspections, schedules, quality, safety, and site conditions while maintaining clear communication with clients and the internal project team.

This role requires ownership of a custom home, proactive problem solving, and an uncompromising standard of

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of custom home construction experience.
• Ability to manage a quality custom home from start to finish.
• Proficiency in residential construction methods and codes.
• Knowledge of the International Residential Code and safety practices.
• Strong scheduling, documentation, problem-solving, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage luxury custom home construction from field start to completion and occupancy.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Direct trade partners, vendors, deliveries, and day-to-day jobsite activities.
• Verify that work is completed according to plans, specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization, security, and safe working conditions.
• Conduct daily quality-control inspections and log incomplete or deficient work to the responsible trade's punch list.
• Coordinate municipal, engineering, and third-party inspections.
• Confirm that trade partners are working from current plans, scopes, and change orders.
• Communicate progress, upcoming activities, and field concerns to the project team.
• Assist with material receiving, credits, returns, and purchase-order verification.
• Maintain professional, responsive communication with clients throughout construction.
• Manage punch-list work and support an organized, high-quality project closeout.
• Post Daily Logs and Progress Photos daily.

Skills

Residential construction

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Lead the Site. Protect the Details. Build Something Lasting.

Location: Austin, TX - field-based position requiring regular travel to active project sites throughout Austin, Lake Travis, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, and nearby Hill Country communities.

Jenkins Design Build is an award-winning, architect-led design-build firm specializing in one-of-a-kind luxury homes throughout Austin and the Texas Hill Country. For more than three decades, we have combined architecture, interior design, and construction under one roof to create a more coordinated and transparent building experience. Our work has earned more than 130 international, national, and statewide awards, including multiple Custom Builder of the Year honors.

We are seeking an experienced Luxury Residential Construction Superintendent (custom home superintendent) to lead the daily field execution of high-end custom homes from construction start through occupancy. You will coordinate trade partners, materials, inspections, schedules, quality, safety, and jobsite conditions while maintaining clear communication with clients and the internal project team. This position requires someone who can take ownership of a custom home, solve problems proactively, and uphold an uncompromising standard of craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage luxury custom home construction from the field start through completion and occupancy.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Direct trade partners, vendors, deliveries, and day-to-day jobsite activities.
• Verify that work is completed according to plans, specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization, security, and safe working conditions.
• Conduct daily quality-control inspections and log incomplete or deficient work to the responsible trade's punch list.
• Coordinate municipal, engineering, and third-party inspections.
• Confirm that trade partners are working from current plans, scopes, and change orders.
• Communicate progress, upcoming activities, and field concerns to the project team.
• Assist with material receiving, credits, returns, and purchase-order verification.
• Maintain professional, responsive communication with clients throughout construction.
• Manage punch-list work and support an organized, high-quality project closeout.
• Post Daily Logs and Progress Photos daily.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of custom home construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a quality custom home from start to finish.
• Thorough understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and materials.
• Working knowledge of the International Residential Code and applicable safety practices.
• Strong scheduling, documentation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, trade partners, vendors, and colleagues.
• Four-year degree in construction management or a related discipline preferred.
• Buildertrend or similar construction-management software experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for regular travel between project sites. This position also requires access to a vehicle capable of transporting occasional small construction materials and supplies. Business mileage is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employment.
• Pay: $115,000 - $150,000 annually. Placement within the range depends on directly relevant luxury residential construction experience, demonstrated leadership and technical capabilities, and the size and complexity of projects previously managed.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Career growth with an established, award-winning design-build firm.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate on a case-by-case basis.

Why Jenkins Design Build

Jenkins Design Build offers the opportunity to manage architecturally ambitious homes where thoughtful planning, advanced building methods, and precise execution truly matter. You will work alongside experienced architects, designers, project managers, and trade partners who share a commitment to excellence. The company values self-starters and solution providers and intentionally hires people with the potential to grow. Here, your leadership will be reflected in homes built to serve families for generations.

Jenkins Design Build is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.