Superintendent (Commercial / K-12)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Bonus: 2.5%-4%

Auto allowance $1,200/month

PTO, flex days, holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k)

Tech package: phone + laptop or iPad

Job summary

Jobot, a long-established, employee-owned Texas general contractor, seeks a Superintendent for Houston-area commercial and education projects. You will own projects from start to finish, coordinate with PMs, districts, and architects, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

We offer ESOP ownership, a performance bonus of 2.5%-4%, an auto allowance of $1,200/month, generous time off, and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years as an Assistant Superintendent before becoming a Superintendent
• Experience running commercial construction projects
• Knowledge of trades and construction sequencing

Responsibilities

• Own construction on projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead preconstruction constructability reviews with subs
• Maintain and present short-term schedules weekly
• Run weekly subcontractor meetings and coordinate deliveries
• Manage budget, quality, and safety across site
• Train and develop junior superintendents and field staff
• Serve as main field liaison with school district and architect

Skills

Superintendent experience

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

Submittal tracking

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

Job description

Superintendent (Commercial / K-12)

$95000 - $130000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

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.

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

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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