Senior Field Superintendent: Major Project Leader

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction for complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.

You will mentor field staff, coordinate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and vendors, and drive execution strategies across multiple phases.

This senior role requires strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and proactive problem-solving to maintain relationships and project success.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of industry experience, including leadership of major scopes or full projects.
• Experience managing scopes or projects valued at $250MM+.
• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and construction technology platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, manuals, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for major project scopes or full project execution.
• Coordinate and schedule the work of tradespeople, subcontractors, professionals, and laborers.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with subcontractors prior to each phase of work.
• Provide direction to Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Foremen, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Participate in and help lead owner, architect, and design coordination meetings.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, crane plans, and phased jobsite utilization plans.
• Contribute to the development and management of the CPM schedule, including short-term look-aheads.
• Evaluate field progress against the plan and develop recovery strategies when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Construction technology platforms

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction for complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.

You will mentor field staff, coordinate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and vendors, and drive execution strategies across multiple phases.

This senior role requires strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and proactive problem-solving to maintain relationships and project success.