Superintendent
Abbott Construction · Dallas, TX · 2 days ago
Management$10/hrFull-time
About the role
The Superintendent plays a critical role in the success of our construction projects, with responsibility for day-to-day field operations including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and safety enforcement. This position ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. Retail construction experience is highly preferred, as this role involves fast-paced, schedule-driven environments with a strong emphasis on site logistics and phasing.
Responsibilities
- Provide input in developing the master construction schedule; track and report deviations to ensure on-time delivery.
- Lead the planning and coordination of all on-site construction activities.
- Manage the daily activities of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring alignment with project specifications, safety standards, and quality control protocols.
- Supervise all subcontractor work to minimize punch list items and enforce development and completion of pre-punch checklists.
- Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily reports, job logs, as-built drawings, and field change orders.
- Conduct and lead regular subcontractor coordination meetings to resolve conflicts and maintain workflow.
- Enforce all job-site safety policies and procedures and lead by example to foster a culture of safety.
- Coordinate timely material deliveries and maintain tight control over job-site logistics to reduce disruption, especially in occupied retail environments.
- Maintain and review daily jobsite logs and provide weekly updates to the Project Manager.
- Assist in reviewing project estimates and bid documents during preconstruction phases.
- Review and make recommendations on subcontractor/vendor invoices in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Serve as the primary point of contact on-site for client representatives, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the project closeout process is conducted smoothly, including completion of all punch list items and sign-off by owner/architect.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive field supervision experience in commercial construction.
- Experience supporting mission critical, data center or similar projects required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven ability to lead field operations and collaborate with multiple trades under tight schedules.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, drawings, specifications, and building codes.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to climb ladders, walk multi-story job sites, and work outdoors in Texas weather conditions.
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Support
- Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid time off
- Time Away Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program