Superintendent

TDIndustries, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Job summary

TDIndustries in Texas seeks a Construction Superintendent to lead or coordinate construction projects, including new facilities, expansions, or renovations, in collaboration with the project team and management. You will organize teams, delegates tasks, and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

You will guide problem-solving, enforce safety and quality standards, and apply LEAN principles to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Building Science, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Must possess all relevant licenses and certifications required for the position.
• Construction Superintendent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction management.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, coordination and/or BIM drawings, submittals, specifications, details, and job orders.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture".
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and coordinates construction teams to meet safety and quality standards.
• Manages, coaches, and develops direct reports; conducts performance conversations.
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet schedules using equipment and personnel.
• Confirms earned value of work and accuracy of Forecasted Percent Completions.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs safety observations and eliminates hazards on site.
• Applies Quality/LEAN principles (pull planning, six-week look ahead, value mapping).
• Budgeting by estimating worker hours and material takeoffs; monitors schedules.
• Resolves construction problems and communicates risks to senior management.
• Maintains liaison with Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering to support schedule and craft activities.
• Conducts pre-job and planning meetings to ensure understanding of contract terms.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Construction

Tools

BIM drawings

Job description

Job Summary

Leads or coordinates construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion or extension of an existing facility; or renovation/alterations to a facility in collaboration with project team, construction site and management. Typically responsible for multiple jobs, supervising one or more trade groups. Develops assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project. Organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.

Essential Duties

• Serves as a leader on projects and provides technical expertise to partners in order to adhere to all construction processes designed to complete projects safely and with a high standard of quality.
• Manages, coaches, and develops direct reports. Conducts timely, complete, and meaningful performance management conversations.
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules utilizing knowledge of equipment/tools capacities and assigned personnel.
• Confirms earned value of work and accuracy of Forecasted Percent Completions.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work periodically to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs all required safety observations and eliminates construction and job site hazards as they are recognized to reduce safety incidents and their severity.
• Understands and practices Quality/LEAN principles (pull planning, six-week look ahead, value mapping, constraint logs, etc.).
• Ability to budget projects by estimating worker hour requirements to meet the needs of the construction schedule and project budget. Monitors schedules to ensure they match project schedules. Provides material takeoff, estimate and pricing for changes to work scope.
• Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, required manpower, etc.). Advises senior level supervision and project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assists in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintains liaison with other departments, (i.e., Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering, etc.) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Conducts pre-job and planning meetings to ensure all project team members understand contract terms and conditions, clauses, schedules or any unusual requirements of the project.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Building Science, Construction Management or related field is preferred.

Must possess all relevant licenses and certifications required for the position.

Construction Superintendent certification is preferred.

Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction management.

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, coordination and/or BIM drawings, submittals, specifications, details, and job orders.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture".
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.