Superintendent I (Austin, Texas) - Austin Commercial

About the Role

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. We are currently seeking a Superintendent I for our Austin, Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite.
• In charge of overall safety at the jobsite, including implementation of safety plans and procedures.
• Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to determine project scope, materials, manpower requirements, and equipment needs.
• Plan the physical layout of the jobsite with the project manager to effectively use all available space; initiate startup activities, including site security, office trailers, and utility hookups.
• Designate areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, and parking.
• Direct field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensure dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party surveyors before foundation work begins.
• Plan daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts; provide technical instructions to foremen; resolve ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins.
• Establish procedures for ordering self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools with the project manager.
• Inspect all field construction work, including subcontracted work, to ensure high-quality workmanship; supervise all jobsite activities and address deficiencies promptly.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve construction problems; investigate alternative methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assist the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts, developing manpower and equipment projection charts, and monitoring labor and equipment costs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to construction activities.
• Manage scheduling of governmental inspections to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
• Assume overall responsibility for employee health and safety, including first aid areas, emergency treatment, and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain good working relationships with owners, architects, consulting firms, and other stakeholders; resolve problems through direct negotiations.
• Foster training and development of subordinates through on-the-job training, company programs, and external learning opportunities.
• Lead career planning and development of project staff, including merit increases and promotions.
• Perform tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
• Maintain a detailed daily report of all field construction activities.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience.
• 6+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).
• Proficient with reading plans and specs.
• Ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment, and semiconductor/fabrication plants. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

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