Traveling Senior Superintendent Lead DOT Paving Projects TX

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k matching

Per diem

Travel/lodging coverage

Company vehicle

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of our field leadership. This role requires moving between sites, setting up projects for success, and mentoring crews to improve performance.

Based in Houston, TX, but open to candidates from across Texas who can travel 50% or more. Expect active site leadership, coordination with contractors and clients, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence.

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.
• 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

Field logistics

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead concrete paving projects and shape the next generation of our field leadership. This role requires moving between sites, setting up projects for success, and mentoring crews to improve performance.

Based in Houston, TX, but open to candidates from across Texas who can travel 50% or more. Expect active site leadership, coordination with contractors and clients, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence.