Civil Superintendent

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction, and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage, and terminal industries. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation and possess the skills to self-perform design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

About the role

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced and driven Civil Superintendent to lead field-based construction operations focused on structural and concrete scopes across power delivery and energy infrastructure projects. This role requires travel to project sites as needed and supports projects in the West Texas region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all field activities related to concrete placement, forming, rebar installation, foundations, and flatwork
• Coordinate and oversee civil subcontractors and field labor to ensure work is performed to specifications and schedule
• Interpret civil and structural drawings, blueprints, and engineered plans; lead layout and elevation checks
• Conduct daily jobsite inspections for safety, quality, and productivity
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to sequence work, resolve field issues, and validate design intent
• Ensure all work complies with safety protocols, QA/QC standards, and jurisdictional building codes
• Prepare daily reports, maintain site logs, and assist with progress documentation and look-ahead planning
• Support material takeoffs, delivery coordination, and equipment readiness
• Participate in project kickoff, progress, and closeout meetings as the civil/concrete field lead

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience supervising concrete/civil work on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of concrete foundations, slabs, anchor bolt placement, reinforcing, and embedded systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications
• Demonstrated success managing subcontractors and field crews in high-performance or schedule-driven environments
• Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient in field technology tools (e.g., tablet-based reporting, layout equipment), preferred
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed across Texas from a Houston-based home office
• Physically capable of walking job sites, climbing ladders, and performing field inspections in variable weather, preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short-term and long-term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods