Superintendent II (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference and grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is seeking a Healthcare Superintendent for our Houston, TX division. We are 100 % employee‑owned, committed to safety, service, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the day‑to‑day field construction activities on the assigned jobsite.
• Take charge of overall safety at the jobsite, implementing safety plans and procedures.
• Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to determine project scope, materials, manpower requirements (by craft), equipment needs, etc.
• Plan the physical layout of the jobsite with the project manager to use space effectively; initiate startup activities such as site security, office trailers, utility hookups, and designate areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, and parking.
• Direct field engineers in the initial survey and layout; ensure dimensional control lines and elevations are verified by certified third‑party surveyors before foundation work begins.
• Plan daily and weekly activities for each craft, provide detailed technical instructions for foremen, and work with the project office to resolve plan or drawing ambiguities before construction starts.
• Establish procedures with the project manager for ordering self‑performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
• Inspect all field construction work in progress, including subcontracted work, to maintain uniformly high‑quality workmanship; supervise or appoint staff to oversee activities and promptly address deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day‑to‑day construction problems; investigate alternative methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality; collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Assist the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
• Help develop the manpower projection chart, monitor weekly labor costs for accuracy and budget conformance, and take corrective action when labor costs exceed norms; investigate delays and adjust leadership, crew sizes, or equipment as needed.
• Assist the project manager in developing the equipment projection chart and monitor equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to construction activities, as well as company policies on employment, compensation, and labor relations.
• Manage scheduling of all governmental inspections required to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
• Assume overall responsibility for employee health and safety, including designating first‑aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors, and correcting observed safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with owners, owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other financially interested parties; resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiation.
• Foster and promote training and development of subordinates through on‑the‑job training, company‑sponsored programs, and external learning opportunities.
• Lead career planning and development of project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions to transition hourly staff to salaried positions, balancing individual and company needs.
• Perform project completion tasks such as close‑out punch lists, demobilization, and preparation of as‑built documents.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all field construction activity.
• Administer the company’s Safety & Health Manual.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a related discipline preferred; or an equivalent combination of a high school diploma and relevant experience.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training (may be obtained within the first year of employment).
• Six or more years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in reading plans and specifications.
• Ability to build and manage high‑performing teams.
• Legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Employment with a 100 % employee‑owned company (ESOP).

About Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial has been a leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, delivering construction‑management services and building landmark projects in aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment, and semiconductor/fabrication.