Senior Superintendent

JE Dunn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Houston seeks a Senior Superintendent to plan, manage and execute highly complex projects. You will lead teams, coordinate sequencing, and ensure timely, profitable completion while upholding JE Dunn’s safety culture and project standards.

You will oversee subcontractors, materials, and equipment, manage cost reporting and scheduling, and collaborate with owners, designers, and authorities to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity (Advanced).
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Advanced).
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and mentor staff to ensure an injury‑free environment.
• Manage subcontractors and overall job workflow.
• Oversee project teams, budgets and cost reporting.
• Develop work plans for subs and self‑performed work.
• Coordinate site access, materials, and equipment.
• Lead meetings and manage project documentation.
• Support procurement and approval processes for costs.
• Assist in formwork and tool selection for self‑perform work.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Scheduling software

Construction technology

Lean tools

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Superintendent will plan, manage and execute all aspects of significantly complex or multiple projects. This position will manage the team, plan construction sequencing and meet project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion of each project. All activities support the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

• Lead all aspects of the company’s safety culture and create awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff and needed.
• Provide management of subcontractors and organization of the overall job and workflow.
• Manage and oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers and programs such as Safety, Quality and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Develop work plans for subcontractors and self‑performed work.
• Coordinate and manage the care, custody and control of the project site.
• Lead various meetings including daily standup and weekly trade meetings.
• Attend, manage and participate in appropriate progress and/or project OAC meetings.
• Create, manage, change and implement the project’s schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• May be responsible for tracking and monitoring project budget and costs using the project management system’s cost reports and data from the project manager.
• Communicate key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and other departments.
• Follow the project filing and documentation organization system as dictated for the project. Update drawings, logs, diaries and inspection notebooks.
• Approve and/or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs and tracking reports.
• Evaluate progress on self‑perform work and make adjustments as needed.
• Manage material and equipment needs for the project.
• Support the MOC (Material and Other Costs) and DLSC (Dunn Logistics Service Center) procurement and approval processes.
• Assist in the selection of the formwork, tools and equipment necessary to complete self‑perform operations.
• Manage timecard approval process to ensure accurate hour reporting and proper cost codes.
• Ensure quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in‑house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Support the project closeouts by supervising pre‑punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect and governing authorities.
• Gain understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology.
• Participate with the field operations leadership and the project team to put together a project pre‑plan; implement, monitor and adjust as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with field leadership to establish field staffing for their assigned project.
• Partner with project management to identify schedule and costs associated with project changes.
• Participate in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes.
• Participate with the project team in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including the monthly review process and other key project meetings.
• Participate in the project buy‑out meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
• Understand and apply the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts for the project.
• Be responsible for identifying and recruiting top talent.
• Lead, support and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensure positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

• Manage complex stand‑alone or multiple projects from initial planning to completion.
• Manage project(s) with multiple superintendents.
• Influence and manage delivery results through others.
• Understand and execute relevant key strategic initiatives to support company strategy.
• Provide training and education to support company and/or region training initiatives.
• Engage in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.
• Take a lead role with the project team in the project pursuit process.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on related presentations and marketing activities.
• Develop new business opportunities and generate future work by cultivating and maintaining long‑term relationships with clients.
• Assume responsibility for management, scheduling, production, safety and quality on projects or a portion of projects.
• Identify, understand and actively manage project risks.
• Utilize awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommend solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Manage deliverables provided by a variety of internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology (Advanced).
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Intermediate).
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Advanced).
• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity (Advanced).
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Advanced).
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Knowledge of layout skill (Advanced).
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging (Advanced).
• Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years construction experience.
• 8+ years field supervision experience.
• Experience leading Lean principles on projects (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing computer screen.

Benefits Information

Benefits package is Professional Non‑Union. For more information, please refer to the company benefits portal.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Application Policy

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any résumé submitted to an employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and property of JE Dunn Construction Company. No phone calls or emails are necessary.