Senior On-Site Superintendent – Higher Ed Construction Lead

Joeris General Contractors, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Joeris General Contractors, LLC in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead on-site coordination for a large commercial project. The role oversees trades, safety, scheduling, drawings, and daily cost reporting to ensure project success.

This position requires 10+ years in commercial construction, Texas project exposure, CMAR familiarity, and willingness to travel. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring of assistants are essential for team performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising numerous commercial projects.
• 7 years of relevant experience in commercial construction; 10+ years preferred.
• Projects size: +$50M (CMAR).
• Familiarity with the preconstruction process of a Construction Manager at Risk contract.
• Preferred previous project experience in a higher ed school system within the State of Texas.
• Must have experience with higher education, K-12, and healthcare projects.
• Some college experience with drafting, surveying, Total Station, or CAD a plus.
• Confine Space Awareness, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Willing to Travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the preconstruction process along side the preconstruction team.
• Assist in the development of proposal interview strategy and execution with the marketing and preconstruction teams.
• Daily jobsite activities for a single project.
• Jobsite safety programs and reporting.
• Scheduling and coordination of Subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Ensuring employee safety and project housekeeping.
• Reporting accidents of any type to the Safety Team in a timely manner.
• Notifying the Senior Superintendent and Project Manager of labor and material needs.
• Keeping daily time records and accurate cost centers for each employee.
• Coding materials to proper cost centers.
• Creating and maintaining daily job reports.
• Reviewing shop drawings for contract conformance, field dimensions, etc.
• Maintaining jobsite “record set” drawings.
• Taking and maintaining jobsite progress photographs.
• Obtaining and tracking all necessary city inspections.
• Obtaining and terminating all temporary utilities requests.
• Attending all jobsite meetings.
• Completing all punch list items.
• Turning over keys and obtaining a written receipt from owner.
• Performing weekly review of job costs.
• Maintaining quality control.
• Tool and equipment maintenance management.
• Building client relations.
• Mentoring and training Assistant Superintendents and Assistant Project Managers on their job duties.
• Assisting the project team as required.
• Completing training requirements as assigned and ensuring Project Team is actively participating in assigned training.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Excellent reading and writing skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Proven problem-solving skills

Guide and leadership to assistants

Interfacing with subcontractors and on

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college experience with drafting, surveying, Total Station, or CAD

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Joeris General Contractors, LLC in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead on-site coordination for a large commercial project. The role oversees trades, safety, scheduling, drawings, and daily cost reporting to ensure project success.

This position requires 10+ years in commercial construction, Texas project exposure, CMAR familiarity, and willingness to travel. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring of assistants are essential for team performance.