Superintendent (Commercial / K-12)

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowance

Profit bonus

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Tech package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Construction Superintendent to own commercial and education projects in the Houston area. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, be the primary field liaison with the school district and architect, and ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery.

The role offers ESOP ownership, a 2.5%–4% performance bonus, a $1,200 monthly auto allowance, generous PTO/holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience as an Assistant Superintendent or equivalent track record leading commercial construction
• High school diploma required
• Working knowledge of trade sequencing and construction methods
• Proficiency with MS Project and submittal workflow tools (PlanGrid)
• K-12 project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own construction on project from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead preconstruction meetings with subcontractors
• Maintain project schedule; present updates at weekly meetings
• Coordinate manpower and material deliveries; document sub performance
• Review plans and specs; monitor budget and cost control
• Manage quality control; closeout punch lists with architect/owner/MEP
• Keep daily reports and site documentation up to date
• Enforce safety guidelines and SWPPP compliance
• Maintain clean trailer and jobsite; train junior staff
• Serve as main field contact with school district and architect

Skills

Superintendent experience

Project leadership

MS Project

PlanGrid

Submittal tracking

K-12 experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

Job description

Run your own jobsites building Houston‑area schools for an employee‑owned GC, with a $1,200 monthly auto allowance, a profit‑based bonus, and 37 days off a year.

Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We’re a long‑established, employee‑owned Texas general contractor with decades of experience building schools, municipal buildings, and community spaces across North Texas and Houston. We’re known for quality, integrity, and responsiveness, and our clients and trade partners come back to us project after project.

Why join us

• Ownership: As an ESOP company, you share in the success you help build.
• Bonus: 2.5%–4% performance bonus potential tied to project profitability.
• Auto allowance: $1,200 per month.
• Time off: 15 days of PTO, 12 flex days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary life and accident coverage, and a 401(k).
• Tech package: Cell phone with service, plus a laptop or iPad.
• Career growth: Run larger and more complex projects, with ongoing training and a path toward General Superintendent.

Job Details

Description: We’re looking for a Superintendent to take full ownership of construction on commercial and education projects in the Houston area. You’ll work hand in hand with the Project Manager, be the key field contact for the school district and architect, and keep your jobs safe, high‑quality, and ahead of schedule.

What you’ll do

• Own construction on your project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Advise on constructability during preconstruction, and hold a preconstruction meeting with every subcontractor before they start.
• Maintain the project schedule, build short‑term schedules, and present updates at weekly sub meetings.
• Run weekly subcontractor meetings, coordinate manpower and material deliveries, and document sub performance.
• Know the plans and specs inside and out and keep a real‑time handle on budget.
• Monitor quality control and manage sub, architect, owner, and MEP punch lists to closeout.
• Keep daily reports and project documentation current in the project software.
• Enforce all safety guidelines and oversee SWPPP.
• Keep a clean, presentable trailer and jobsite.
• Train and develop Assistant Superintendents and field staff.
• Serve as the main field relationship with the school district and architect.

What you bring

• Experience as a Superintendent running commercial construction projects, typically after 2–5 years as an Assistant Superintendent.
• A high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of all trades and construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, plus experience with submittal tracking and PlanGrid.
• A proactive, urgent approach: you anticipate problems, solve them, and keep the job ahead of schedule.
• A team‑first attitude with open, frequent communication with your General Superintendent and PM.
• A commitment to at least 20 hours of continuing education each year.
• Preferred: K-12 experience.

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