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General Superintendent

Swinerton
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job Description Summary

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Able to complete all essential Senior Superintendent responsibilities.
  • Supervises, mentors, and trains field personnel in proper construction procedures, techniques, and sequence.

Conducts employee performance evaluations for direct reports.

  • Participate in hiring activities, workforce planning, and coordinating job assignments of assigned personnel.
  • Oversees field activities, resource usage, coordination, and procedures of assigned project sites.
  • Conduct project reviews to monitor coordination effectiveness and make improvements or address risks. (logistic

coordination, trade partner management, etc.)

  • Ensure field staff is properly coordinating contractors and analyze proper resource usage (overtime, crew size,

equipment, etc.).

  • Develop and implement safety plans and quality standards across jobsites. Leverage knowledge to address issues

and partner with stakeholders on solutions.

  • Monitor compliance of company standards, programs, and contract requirements.
  • Facilitate transition from preconstruction to project operations, oversee jobsite mobilization, and project kick off.
  • Monitor labor productivity, procurement, cost, and purchasing activities to remain within budget and schedule.
  • Assist with schedule development and maintenance to ensure projects are completed on time, reflect scope, and

reach profitability goals.

  • Support job site staff through complex field issues with subcontractors, field activities, unions, city departments, etc.
  • Assist with estimating and preconstructions activities, drafting/reviewing scopes, and developing project budgets.
  • Participate and/or lead preconstruction activities including constructability review, schedule, logistics, design,

formwork, etc.

  • Oversee coordination of projects closeout process to ensure a successful turnover to owner.
  • Report on project status and field progress to maintain leadership informed.
  • Participate and/or lead operations and field related meetings. (progress updates, field meetings, etc.)
  • Perform manual work in rare circumstances, as required.
  • Participate in business development activities including pursuits, estimating, and client interviews.
  • Build and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, subcontractors, and

various agencies.

  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural degree, or equivalent working experience
  • Extensive Field construction experience (8 years, including supervisory experience)
  • Experience in field operations leadership role with the ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic

area as required by management

  • Working knowledge for all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for trades),
  • Ability to train, coach, and develop others
  • Strong leadership skills, including negotiating, networking, partnering, delegating, and facilitating collaboration.
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and extensive communication skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (including scheduling, cost control,

procurement, and estimating)

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