What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Buildout Field Superintendent - Austin, TX position at United Contractor Services?
About United Contractor Services At United Contractor Services, we don't just build interiors - we set the standard for how specialty construction gets done. As one of North America's largest and fastest-growing specialty subcontractors and a Top 50 Walls and Ceilings Contractor in the U.S., we bring expertise in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, and painting to commercial projects across the country. We're expanding our field leadership team and looking for a driven Superintendent ready to take ownership on job sites nationwide.
The Role As an Interior Buildout Field Superintendent, you'll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for keeping projects moving - safely, on schedule, and to spec. You'll work directly with project managers, trade partners, and clients to drive execution from early-phase planning through final completion. This is a travel-based position supporting project sites across the U.S., with full company support for lodging and per diem.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all on-site construction activity across project phases, from initial layout through closeout
- Partner daily with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain workflow continuity and ensure timely material and service delivery
- Direct and support field crews, setting clear expectations for performance, quality, and accountability
- Perform regular site walks to evaluate progress, verify code compliance, and uphold safety standards
- Get ahead of problems - identify risks early and drive solutions before they impact the schedule
- Keep thorough project records including daily logs, progress reports, and change order documentation
- Champion a jobsite safety culture grounded in industry best practices and OSHA standards
What You Bring
- 2 years of commercial construction experience, with a proven track record in a superintendent role
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites nationwide
- Strong layout proficiency on complex commercial projects
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and structural plans with confidence
- Demonstrated skill in building and managing project schedules
- Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
- Clear, effective communicator across clients, crews, and internal stakeholders
- OSHA 30 certification (required)
- Comfort with technology and cloud-based field reporting platforms - we'll handle training and tools
Why Join UCS We take care of the people who take care of our projects. Here's what you can expect:
- Performance-based bonus program - generous and built to be earned
- A defined path for career growth inside one of the industry's fastest-scaling companies
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
- 1 week of paid volunteer leave per year, on top of your PTO
- Company-paid lodging and meal per diem while traveling
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
Ready to Lead? If you're a field leader who takes pride in running tight, well-organized job sites - and you're ready to do it at scale - we want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that's built for growth.
United Contractor Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $60,000 - $90,000