Traveling Senior Superintendent: Concrete Paving Lead

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of field leadership. You’ll move where the work is, set projects up for success, and elevate every crew and supervisor you touch.

You will travel across Texas, aren’t tied to a single site, and will guide pre-paving planning, safety, and execution with a steady, expert hand. This role demands 10+ years in DOT or heavy civil paving.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DOT or heavy civil construction experience
• Proven command of field logistics and preparation for large-scale paving projects
• Track record of training, coaching, or mentoring field personnel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Travel 50% or more
• Solid working knowledge of TxDOT 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 experience

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of field leadership. You’ll move where the work is, set projects up for success, and elevate every crew and supervisor you touch.

You will travel across Texas, aren’t tied to a single site, and will guide pre-paving planning, safety, and execution with a steady, expert hand. This role demands 10+ years in DOT or heavy civil paving.