Superintendent

Kent Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Holiday pay

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Houston is seeking a Superintendent to oversee the construction job site from mobilization to completion. Responsibilities include managing safety, budgets, and communication. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years in concrete construction, with specialized experience in Tilt Wall. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including weekly pay, PTO, medical coverage, and retirement plans. Because of the job's nature, flexible hours are necessary.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in commercial concrete construction.
• 5 years of experience specializing in Tilt Wall construction.
• Extensive experience managing personnel and tracking materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the construction job site from mobilization to project completion.
• Identify unsafe working environments and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed records of labor, materials, and equipment.

Skills

Construction management

Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication

Personnel management

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kent Companies

Summary

Superintendents are responsible for managing & overseeing the construction job site from day 1 of mobilization until our project scope is completed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety - As the job site leader, the Superintendent is responsible for identifying unsafe working environments, working proactively to correct those conditions, and acting as the Safety Coach for the Team. Daily reporting, JHAs, and toolbox talks are non-negotiable.
• Initial Planning – Study construction drawings before the start date, all updates as the work progresses, and alert Project Management to errors before they become a problem.
• Budgets - Demonstrate knowledge of a job sequence and how to push a job forward safely and productively while staying within budget.
• Communication / Customer Service - Great communication is essential to our success and our clients' well-being. Communicating clear expectations with your Team and our clients during on‑site supervision is required.
• Management - Proactively manages the job site by maintaining a detailed record of all labor, materials, and equipment and managing the deliveries and schedules to avoid delays. Supervises subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed. Responsible for managing field crews in leadership and utilizing the time clock tool ExakTime.
• Quality Control - Understand the quality expectation of Kent Companies’ means and methods to ensure the quality of the final product meets or exceeds the requirements spelled out in our scope of work. Properly lay out all work based on drawings and given survey points.
• Schedule - Work with the General Superintendent and the Project Manager to build and maintain a schedule, including updates, changes, and look‑aheads. This includes timely internal and external communication regarding all problems and changes.
• Cost to Complete – The superintendent is responsible for monthly financial accountability meetings, which clarify schedules to accurately reflect our spending now and in the future for remaining work on site.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in commercial concrete construction
• 5 years of experience specializing in Tilt Wall construction.
• Extensive experience in managing personnel, tracking materials, managing labor.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer‑matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre‑determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard‑pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position works outside at job locations, traveling to the field to work and supervise projects daily. This position will demand long periods of walking, standing, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days).

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work

This full‑time field position requires travel to local job locations in and around Houston. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full‑service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third‑generation, family‑owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

Kent Concrete

We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services to customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt‑up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast‑in‑place structures to mission‑critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we’ll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.

About our Houston Commercial Concrete Division

Kent Concrete operates a Houston‑based commercial division that delivers tilt‑up concrete construction for data centers, logistics, distribution, and commercial facilities. We offer comprehensive services, including foundations, slab‑on‑grade, Ductilcrete® slabs, and tilt‑up concrete. Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com.

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.