Construction General Superintendent
About the role
Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Austin, TX as Construction General Superintendent. The ideal candidate currently oversees multiple large commercial construction projects and their teams, and can “hit the ground running” at this level.
About Us
Roers Companies is a multi‑year USA Today Top Workplace and national leader in multifamily real estate, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing quality homes in high‑demand neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers has developed more than $4.5 billion in real estate, representing 16,000+ homes across the U.S. In 2026 the company is ranked nationally among the Inc. 5000 fastest‑growing private companies (No. 218), NMHC top 25 multifamily builders (No. 25) and developers (No. 19), and the AHF top affordable housing developers (No. 5). Our team thrives on purpose‑filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.
About You
You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You see the big picture while executing the little details, embodying our corporate values—passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and an ownership mindset.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the work of all construction sub‑trades in conjunction with the main office.
- Arrange, monitor, and be present for agency inspections.
- Read and comprehend architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and landscape drawings and specifications.
- Review shop drawings and reports prepared by testing and inspection agencies.
- Prepare daily report forms and progress photographs.
- Utilize computer operating systems (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel) and manage PDF files and other documents.
- Engage design professionals, subcontractors, project managers, and local officials to problem‑solve, mitigate conflicts, and resolve disputes.
- Enforce job‑site safety standards.
Requirements
Education: BS degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Experience: 7+ years in large‑scale multifamily or commercial ground‑up construction.
- Complete understanding of the construction process.
- Proficient in reviewing and interpreting all construction documents, including specifications and drawings.
- Excellent communication skills with management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients.
- Self‑motivated and able to take on multiple responsibilities to complete projects on time.
- High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of related experience (alternative to BS).
- Knowledge of current building codes and ADA laws.
- Experience with site construction, precast, wood framing, MEP trades, and interior finishes.
- Understanding of multifamily construction means and methods, including alternative building methods and value engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Procore construction management software.
- Ability to work independently while leading a small team through the entire construction life cycle.
- Review all construction documentation, owner building standards, and finish schedules to execute on site.
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP trade drawings.
- Well‑organized with the ability to forecast upcoming scopes of work for timely completion.
- Flexible schedule; workdays may vary according to staffing and project needs.
- Entrepreneurial ownership mindset—makes smart decisions for the business, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self‑motivated, and operates on trust.
- High integrity—trusted, direct, truthful; confident and admits mistakes.
- Team player who believes the best results come from collaboration.
- Passionate about work and company goals; strives to achieve ambitious objectives.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
- Physical ability to walk property, including up to 7 flights of stairs, for inspections; maintain a neat, well‑groomed, professional appearance.
- Build confidence in owners and developers to secure continued project opportunities.
Benefits
- Health plans – medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA.
- Family leave – paid birth & bonding leave.
- Employer‑paid benefits – basic life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability.
- Additional voluntary benefits – supplemental life, AD&D, long‑term disability, critical illness, accident insurance.
- 401(k) – 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years.
- Competitive PTO – 3 weeks immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement leave.
- Health and wellness – fitness membership reimbursement program.
- Free stays in Roers’ property guest suites.
- Rent discount – 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties.
- Employee referral bonus – $2,500 after the referred candidate completes 60 days.
- Charitable match program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programs.