Traveling Senior Superintendent - Concrete Paving Lead

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel/lodging coverage

Company truck or vehicle allowance

Cell phone stipend

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. in Texas seeks a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of field leadership.

You’ll move where the work is and set up projects for success from mobilization through completion. Based in Houston but welcoming applicants from across Texas, this role requires 50% travel or more, mentoring of Assistant Superintendents, strong communication with GCs and inspectors, and a commitment to safety,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DOT or heavy civil construction experience, with concrete paving experience strongly preferred.
• Proven command of field logistics and preparation for large-scale paving projects.
• A track record of training, coaching, or mentoring field personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in high-pressure conversations with GCs and clients.
• A steady, level-headed approach when schedules tighten or conditions change.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more.
• Solid working knowledge of TxDOT or comparable DOT specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field from mobilization through completion on DOT and heavy civil concrete paving projects.
• Own the pre-paving process: grade and subgrade readiness, forms and stringline, equipment staging, crew planning, material logistics, and pour sequencing.
• Mentor and train Assistant Superintendents, building their confidence, technical skills, and leadership instincts on the job.
• Be the calm, credible voice with general contractors, owners, inspectors, and clients, keeping communication clear, proactive, and professional.
• Keep projects safe, on schedule, and on spec, solving problems in real time without losing your cool.
• Travel to project sites across Texas and beyond as our work demands.

Skills

DOT/Heavy civil construction

Concrete paving

Field logistics

Mentoring/Training

Communication skills

Travel 50%+

TxDOT specs knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. in Texas seeks a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of field leadership.

You’ll move where the work is and set up projects for success from mobilization through completion. Based in Houston but welcoming applicants from across Texas, this role requires 50% travel or more, mentoring of Assistant Superintendents, strong communication with GCs and inspectors, and a commitment to safety,