Residential Construction Superintendent

Houston Homes, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Houston Homes, LLC in Missouri is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to lead on-site field operations, manage trade partners, and deliver a top-notch homebuying experience.

The role covers directing daily field activities, enforcing quality and safety standards, controlling costs, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, buyers, and internal teams throughout the build process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential production building or field management experience.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, construction methods and building codes.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven time management, decisiveness and adaptability under fast-paced job site conditions.
• Must be located in the greater St. Louis area with reliable commute to job sites across counties.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations and schedule subcontractors to meet timelines.
• Inspect work daily to enforce quality standards and safety compliance.
• Track project costs and monitor variances to prevent overruns.
• Conduct homebuyer reviews, walkthroughs and progress updates.
• Motivate and supervise trade partners to ensure quality and site cleanliness.
• Collaborate with sales, project managers and trades to maintain clear communication.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly field and cost reports.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Tools

Job costing software

Job description

Houston Homes is a premier residential builder in Missouri, dedicated to constructing high-quality custom and production homes. As our footprint continues to expand across St. Charles, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties, we are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to lead field operations, manage trade partners, and deliver an outstanding homebuying experience.

Position Overview

The Residential Construction Superintendent provides on-site managerial oversight for new home builds from initial ground-breaking through final customer walkthrough. In this role, the successful candidate will manage build schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, control budget variances, and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, sales teams, and home buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Site & Schedule Management: Direct daily field operations, schedule subcontractors, and manage project timelines to ensure homes are completed on schedule and close on time.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Inspect work daily to enforce Houston Homes high quality standards, local building codes, and safety compliance.
• Budget & Cost Control: Track project costs, monitor job variance, and prevent cost overruns against construction budgets.
• Customer Relations: Build rapport with homebuyers by conducting homebuyer reviews, walkthroughs, and progress updates throughout the construction journey.
• Subcontractor Leadership: Motivate, supervise, and hold trade partners and vendors accountable for work quality, safety, and site cleanliness.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with sales consultants, project managers, trades, and upper management to maintain clear communication.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly field and cost reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of residential production building or field management experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of blueprints, construction methods, building codes, and job-costing software.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for interacting with trades and customers.
• Problem Solving: Proven time management, decisiveness, and adaptability under fast-paced job site conditions.
• Location & Mobility: Valid Driver's License and ability to commute reliably across St. Charles, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties. No international applicants or remote-only candidates will be considered. MUST be located in the service areas of the greater St. Louis area and able to commute to an assigned job site.
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays