Superintendent

Vaughn Construction; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in McAllen, Texas, is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee construction projects valued over $10 million, primarily in healthcare and education sectors. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in construction management and strong leadership abilities.

The successful candidate will develop logistics plans, inspect activities for compliance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. A collaborative work environment focused on team success and continuous improvement is core to our mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a project superintendent overseeing projects over $10 million.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.
• Ability to manage multiple personnel and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site logistics and communications plans.
• Inspect construction activities for quality and compliance.
• Ensure safety program and OSHA rules are followed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Construction knowledge

Education

10+ years as project superintendent

Experience with healthcare and education projects

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. We treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life‑changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY

We WOW our clients and provide life‑changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Our superintendents provide overall on‑site field supervision for the project site, working with the project management team to develop site logistics plan, job site communications plan, and project procedures. They also inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with established quality procedures and with project plans, specifications, and shop drawings, inspect trade and associated installations, train assistants, and ensure all on‑site personnel comply with project procedures. This position supervises the work of others including construction workers, foremen, assistant superintendent trainees, assistant superintendents, and trade contractor employees.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop a clear and concise site logistics, lifting, hoisting, deliveries and site access plan.
• Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
• Know, understand and consistently enforce Vaughn’s safety program and OSHA rules.
• Provide technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommended construction methods and equipment, etc. as required.
• Actively coordinate trade and associated installations in advance to mitigate conflicts due to sequencing, constructability, schedule and/or spatial issues.
• Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
• Promote positive communication among employees and works as a team with project management, QA/QC and safety coworkers.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
• Help create and sustain a positive company image.
• Assist in effectively training assistants and workers to adhere to policies/procedures, submittals, schedules, contracting and motivating assistants to uphold core values by leading through example.
• Develop professional relationship with client and design team to ensure project is delivered successfully.
• Ensure all on‑site personnel comply with the project procedures.
• Exhibit strong organization skills to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of time sheets, unit reporting, daily construction reports and labor projections.
• Ensure work performed follows company policies and procedures.
• Work integrally with project management team on status reports, and labor and material projections.
• Develop and maintain schedule to ensure coordinated and timely installations. Ensure schedule is followed or changed if necessary.
• Assist project management team in development and implementation of an effective job site communications plan. Communicates often and clearly with the team.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

Education and Training

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a project superintendent with a construction management‑at‑risk, hard bid, or design‑build contractor, overseeing multiple projects with per project value in excess of $10 million.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Experience with self‑performing work in excavation, concrete, and finish carpentry.
• Profitable project track‑record.
• Beat‑the‑budget self‑perform labor track‑record.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple personnel and technical issues simultaneously on an ongoing basis.
• Thorough knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods) and safety.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Computer skills including MS Office, Email, PDF.
• Ability to meet or beat project schedules.
• Ability to effectively control and supervise large groups of craft workers.

Additional Abilities

• Lift 50 pounds.
• Move 100 pounds.
• Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Climb scaffolds.
• Climb ladders.
• Walk projects to supervise work being installed.
• Drive vehicles for company business.
• Ability to walk several flights of stairs on high rise buildings.