Superintendent I

American Track; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead a dynamic team on railroad construction projects. The role focuses on delivering on time, ensuring safety and enforcing quality standards while collaborating with engineers and subcontractors.

The Superintendent I will oversee staff performance, maintain daily activity records, and coordinate with multiple departments to plan and execute construction processes, with overtime, on-call, nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a construction supervisory role.
• 5+ years of experience railroad construction or heavy civil construction.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, supervisors and others to determine project needs.
• Plans construction processes.
• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job.
• Provides front-line supervision of crew members and provides onsite feedback on their performance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Rail maintenance

Multi-project management

Cross-department collaboration

Analytical/problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in construction/business management

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead a dynamic team of employees in a fast-growing, fast-paced work environment. This position ensures projects are delivered successfully and on time, collaborates with engineers and subcontractors to determine projects needs, and oversees staff performance. The Superintendent I follows quality standards and ensures the safety and security of the construction site. This role must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, supervisors and others to determine project needs
• Plans construction processes
• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job
• Provides front-line supervision of crew members and provides onsite feedback on their performance.
• Trains other crew members upon hire and welcomes the team.
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Comply with company and federal rules, policies, and procedures - wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience

Work Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience in a construction supervisory role.
• 5+ years of experience railroad construction or heavy civil construction.
• Experience operating heavy machinery

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FMCSA, DOT, FRA)
• Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or construction operations
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.