SUPERINTENDENT

Environmental Allies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Allies LLC is seeking a Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead on-site crews across earthwork, roadway, and bridge construction. You will manage schedules, budgets, and safety programs to deliver quality work on time and within budget on both public and private projects.

The role requires strong field leadership, blueprint interpretation, and familiarity with GPS and Procore, with bilingual skills a plus and OSHA 30 preferred. TX travel and pre-employment screening apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience supervising large crews and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and civil drawings.
• Knowledge of TxDOT, county, municipal, and federal prevailing wage projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct all on-site construction activities from mobilization through final delivery, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Supervise crews and subcontractors across multiple trades to maintain production and avoid conflicts.
• Oversee earthwork, utilities, and pavement placement, ensuring compliance with plans and specs.
• Coordinate RFIs, verify field conditions, and manage field budgets and production tracking.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, photos, and project documentation (Procore or similar).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Heavy civil construction knowledge

GPS machine control experience

Procore

OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Microsoft Office

Tools

Procore

GPS machine control

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Houston, TX 77064
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year

Position Summary

Environmental Allies LLC is a heavy civil and environmental construction company seeking a hard-working, dedicated Heavy Civil Superintendent to join our growing team. The Superintendent serves as the Company’s primary on-site leader, responsible for the day-to-day direction of self-performed crews and subcontractors on heavy civil projects including earthwork, roadway and bridge construction, concrete and asphalt paving, storm drainage, subgrade utilities, and soil stabilization. This role owns the field execution of the project - developing and maintaining construction schedules, managing budgets and production targets, enforcing safety and environmental compliance, and delivering quality work on time and within budget on both public (TxDOT, county, municipal, and federally funded prevailing wage) and private projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct all on-site construction activities from mobilization through final delivery, ensuring work is completed to scope, on schedule, and within budget.
• Supervise and coordinate Company crews, heavy equipment operators, and subcontractors (electrical, storm drainage, mechanical, and communications trades), sequencing work to maintain production and avoid conflicts.
• Oversee earthwork, excavation, subgrade preparation, soil stabilization, and utility installation, including concrete and asphalt pavement placement.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, civil drawings, specifications, and contract documents; verify field conditions against plans and coordinate RFIs with project management.
• Manage project budgets at the field level, including labor and equipment production tracking, material quantities, and cost controls; identify and communicate potential overruns early.
• Enforce the Company’s safety program and OSHA requirements on site, including daily huddles/toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, incident reporting, and risk mitigation; partner with the Safety Manager on inspections and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental compliance on site, including SWPPP/stormwater controls, erosion and sediment measures, and permit conditions applicable to environmental construction work.
• Perform and oversee quality assurance and inspections, including subgrade, utilities, and pavement acceptance testing coordination, and confirm work meets TxDOT and project specifications.
• Direct heavy equipment utilization and preventive maintenance coordination for bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, motor graders, backhoes, and skid steers; manage on-site asset and material management.
• Utilize GPS machine control and GPS/laser surveying for grade control, layout, and as-built verification.
• Manage vendor and supplier deliveries, rentals, and subcontractor performance in coordination with project management and procurement.
• Maintain daily reports, production logs, timekeeping, photos, and project documentation (Procore or similar construction management software).
• Communicate effectively with project managers, owners’ representatives, inspectors, engineers, and the public; represent the Company professionally on site.
• Support workforce needs including crew assignments, training, performance feedback, and compliance with certified payroll/prevailing wage requirements on applicable projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in heavy civil construction (earthwork, roadway, paving, utilities, or drainage), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large crews of contractors and subcontractors seamlessly across concurrent work fronts.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong proficiency in blueprint and civil drawing interpretation.
• Hands-on heavy equipment operating experience (bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, motor graders, backhoes, and skid steers).
• Working knowledge of GPS machine control; GPS and laser surveying experience.
• Knowledge of road construction, soil stabilization, subgrade utilities, and concrete/asphalt paving methods.
• Familiarity with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, paving, lighting, and energy management scopes as they relate to site coordination.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining quality of work.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Procore construction management software experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Carpentry, mechanic, landscape maintenance, and AutoCAD experience are a plus.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record; ability to travel daily to project sites.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is performed primarily on active construction sites. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and traverse uneven terrain for extended periods; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, and noise. Work near heavy equipment and moving vehicles is routine, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times. Extended hours, night work, and weekend work may be required to meet project schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation and Classification

This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Work performed on public and federally funded projects may be subject to prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon and/or TxDOT) requirements as applicable to covered classifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Environmental Allies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Environmental Allies LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. Applicants requiring an accommodation may contact Human Resources at 713-559-6169.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.