Weeks Construction - Superintendent- Houston, TX

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned construction superintendent to oversee craft crews and ensure safety and timely completion of marine infrastructure projects. You will lead coordination with engineers, job teams and foremen, driving productive work across multiple crews.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to manage schedules, safety regulations and cost control while delivering high-quality waterfront construction outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in construction with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with heavy civil and marine infrastructure; ports, docks or waterfront structures preferred.
• Ability to run multiple crews across various construction scopes; strong safety, scheduling and cost control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the crew(s) and craft workers on projects.
• Manage productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with engineers and job teams to determine project needs.
• Utilize equipment, material, and labor to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Set performance goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate with superintendents and foremen for smooth workflow.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy civil infra

Marine infrastructure

Crew management

Safety regulations

Scheduling

Cost control

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cranes

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Weeks Construction - Superintendent- Houston, TX

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID:179486

Job Level:Mid Level

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Marine

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Our team is looking for an experienced construction superintendent to supervise craft employees ensure projects are safely completed on time. As a Superintendent, you will play a key role in the success of Weeks Marine projects across the NE region of US. This role requires excellent communication skills, as you’ll collaborate with various people, such as craft workers, job teams, and engineers. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done. If you are organized, able to work well under pressure and have experience in this field, we’d like to meet you and possibly offer a huge career building the next big thing.

District Overview

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates. Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

This position will be based out of our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the crew(s) and craft workers in the application of all projects.
• Managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with engineers, Job teams, etc. to determine project needs.
• Utilize equipment, material, and labor to maximize production and minimize costs in assigned responsibility.
• Set performance goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate and interface effectively with superintendents and Foreman to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor needs, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc.
• Keep track of material stock and orders.
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies.
• Perform additional ad hoc assignments per managements direction.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience in the construction industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Must have experience and professional knowledge of heavy civil infrastructure, marine infrastructure is preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have project experience with ports, docks, wharves, piers, bridges or other waterfont structures.
• Must be able to run multiple crews across various construction scopes.
• Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• General computer skills required, Microsoft Office proficiency (Word and Excel).
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with cranes is preferred.
• Must have ability to manage and inspire others.
• High School Diploma/GED required.

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Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$138,000/yr -$144,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Weeks Marine. With marine construction and dredging projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

At Weeks Marine, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of marine infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance and creation, tunneling and other environmental coastal protection projects— all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.