Senior Site Superintendent

Yates Construction; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction for large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget alignment. You will mentor field staff, coordinate trades, and drive execution with the PM and project leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage CPM scheduling, site logistics, and risk controls while fostering strong owner/subcontractor relationships and upholding ethics and company standards across multiple phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 8–10 years of industry experience with leadership of major scopes or full projects.
• Experience managing $250MM+ projects.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of MEP systems and risk factors.
• Proficiency in MS Office and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for major project scopes or full project execution.
• Coordinate and schedule tradespeople, subcontractors, professionals, and laborers.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with subcontractors before each phase.
• Provide direction to Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Participate in owner, architect, and design coordination meetings.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, crane plans, and phased jobsite plans.
• Contribute to CPM schedule development and look-aheads.
• Evaluate field progress and develop recovery strategies.
• Plan manpower and personnel needs to support production goals.
• Oversee safety, quality, risk, and compliance; lead toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Ensure OSHA standards and site safety procedures are followed.
• Manage QC processes, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Interpret drawings and contract documents; perform constructability reviews.
• Ensure as-built drawings and revision logs are maintained.
• Review quantity takeoffs and materials management during buyout and execution.
• Oversee project equipment needs (cranes, trucks, trailers).
• Track milestones and ensure timely phase completion.
• Manage punch list development, execution, and closeout.
• Support permit processes and regulatory compliance.
• Document and report site activities and issues to leadership.
• Mentor junior superintendents and field staff.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings and presentations.
• Foster strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Uphold company values, ethics, and code of conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Education

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

Equivalent experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Construction technology platforms

Job description

The Senior Superintendent is a key field leader responsible for managing and directing all on-site construction activities for complex projects or multiple phases of large-scale work. Working closely with the Project Manager and project leadership, the Senior Superintendent ensures that safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are consistently achieved. This role provides advanced technical oversight, leads field teams, mentors junior superintendents, and drives the overall execution strategy for the project.

The Senior Superintendent must demonstrate strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and the ability to proactively solve problems while maintaining excellent relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Primary Duties

• 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.
• Plan manpower and personnel needs to support production goals.
• Provide advanced oversight of safety, quality, risk, and compliance for the project.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inspections.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards, company safety procedures, and site-specific requirements.
• Manage the QC process, including inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Interpret and utilize project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Perform constructability reviews and provide input during preconstruction.
• Ensure as-built drawings and revision logs are maintained and communicated to subcontractors.
• Review and verify quantity takeoffs and materials management during buyout and execution.
• Oversee equipment needs for the project (cranes, trucks, trailers, etc.).
• Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of phases.
• Manage punch list development, execution, and closeout procedures.
• Support the permit process and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Document and report site activities, progress, and issues to project leadership.
• Mentor junior superintendents and field staff, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings, interviews, and presentations.
• Foster strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Uphold company values, ethics, and code of conduct in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree.
• Minimum of 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.
• Solid knowledge of MEP systems and associated risk factors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and construction technology platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, manuals, and engineering/architectural drawings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead large field teams and manage complex construction operations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and maintain a professional presence on-site.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of Assistant Superintendent(s) and Foremen
• Fostering and enhancing owner, architect, subcontractor, and vendor relations
• Ensuring strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements throughout the project
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Leadership

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.