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General Superintendent - Concrete Place and Finish

Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

The General Superintendent provides strategic field leadership and operational oversight for concrete place-and-finish construction activities across multiple projects. This role is responsible for directing and developing Superintendents, Foremen, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and company quality standards. The General Superintendent collaborates closely with Project Managers, company leadership, Safety, Human Resources, Talent, and other operational teams to coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources; establish and maintain construction schedules; resolve field challenges; and drive consistent execution across all assigned projects. This position is accountable for maintaining a strong safety culture, developing field leadership talent, improving productivity, managing operational risks, and implementing best practices that support the company's overall performance and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Field Operations and Project Execution

• Provide overall field leadership and operational oversight for multiple concrete place-and-finish projects, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, procedures, and best practices.

  • Provide overall field leadership and operational oversight for multiple concrete place-and-finish projects, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Direct, coordinate, and support Superintendents and Foremen in planning, organizing, and executing daily, weekly, and long-term construction activities.
  • Establish clear expectations for field leadership regarding productivity, workmanship, accountability, schedule performance, and resource utilization.
  • Ensure adequate deployment of manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project requirements and production goals.
  • Monitor project progress, budget to man hour ratio, schedule, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality objectives.
  • Coordinate construction sequencing, site logistics, concrete placement operations, finishing activities, and interfacing trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
  • Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and construction requirements to ensure field activities are properly planned and executed.
  • Oversee the effective use of surveying equipment, layout procedures, and elevation controls to ensure compliance with design requirements and project tolerances.
  • Promote efficient material handling, waste reduction, equipment utilization, and labor productivity across all assigned projects.
  • Conduct regular jobsite visits to evaluate field performance, verify compliance with company standards, and provide direction and support to field leadership.
  • Ensure projects are properly staffed, mobilized, and prepared to execute work in accordance with established production plans.
  • Coordinate project closeout activities, punch-list completion, final inspections, and turnover requirements with Project Management and field personnel.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and company leadership to establish, review, and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, production targets, and resource plans.

  • Collaborate with Project Managers and company leadership to establish, review, and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, production targets, and resource plans.
  • Oversee the development and execution of short-interval schedules, look-ahead plans, and daily work plans by Superintendents and Foremen.
  • Monitor progress against project milestones and contractual completion dates, identifying potential delays and implementing recovery plans as necessary.
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, concrete deliveries, subcontractors, and other critical resources to support planned production.
  • Communicate proactively with Project Managers regarding schedule risks, scope changes, site conditions, labor constraints, and other issues that may affect project performance.
  • Participate in project planning and coordination meetings to align field operations with project budgets, procurement schedules, and construction requirements.
  • Evaluate competing project demands and allocate resources based on schedule priorities, operational needs, and company objectives.
  • Ensure field teams communicate schedule changes, weather impacts, access restrictions, and other operational concerns in a timely manner.
  • Review production performance and implement strategies to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent progress across projects.

• Champion the company's safety program and establish a culture in which safety is a core responsibility of every employee, subcontractor, and project partner.

  • Champion the company's safety program and establish a culture in which safety is a core responsibility of every employee, subcontractor, and project partner.
  • Ensure Superintendents and Foremen consistently implement company safety policies, applicable regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
  • Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and leadership safety visits to identify hazards, verify compliance, and reinforce safe work practices.
  • Partner with the Safety Department to investigate incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and communicated.
  • Hold field leadership accountable for promptly addressing unsafe conditions and ensuring appropriate controls are in place before work proceeds.
  • Monitor compliance with requirements related to personal protective equipment, equipment operation, fall protection, lifting operations, concrete placement, and other applicable construction activities.
  • Promote proactive hazard identification, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

• Establish and enforce consistent workmanship standards for concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, surface tolerances, elevations, and related activities.

  • Establish and enforce consistent workmanship standards for concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, surface tolerances, elevations, and related activities.
  • Ensure field operations comply with approved plans, specifications, submittals, inspection requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Work with Project Managers, Quality personnel, consultants, and inspectors to resolve quality concerns and maintain compliance with project requirements.
  • Monitor field execution to identify deficiencies, prevent rework, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
  • Verify that Superintendents and Foremen understand project-specific quality requirements and communicate expectations to their crews.
  • Oversee preparation for required inspections, testing, and quality-control documentation.
  • Investigate recurring quality issues and implement training, process improvements, and preventive measures to reduce defects and rework.
  • Promote a culture of ownership and accountability for quality throughout all field operations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and other field leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities, technical knowledge, communication, and operational performance.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and other field leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities, technical knowledge, communication, and operational performance.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability measures for field leadership.
  • Evaluate field leadership performance and provide regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
  • Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and succession planning in coordination with company leadership and Human Resources.
  • Ensure new hires complete required company orientations, training, and onboarding procedures before beginning assigned work.
  • Monitor manpower availability, attendance, crew readiness, and workforce productivity across assigned projects.
  • Coordinate staffing adjustments and communicate schedule or weather-related work changes in a timely manner.
  • Promote teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and effective communication among field personnel, management, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Address employee performance and conduct issues promptly, consistently, and in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
  • Partner with Human Resources on employee development, training, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, terminations, and other employee-related concerns.
  • Ensure company policies and progressive disciplinary procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
  • Foster a work environment that encourages accountability, employee engagement, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the allocation, utilization, maintenance, and condition of company-owned and rented equipment across assigned projects.

  • Oversee the allocation, utilization, maintenance, and condition of company-owned and rented equipment across assigned projects.
  • Ensure equipment is operated by qualified personnel, maintained in safe working condition, and used in compliance with applicable laws and company requirements.
  • Coordinate equipment needs, mobilization, transfers, repairs, and replacements to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
  • Monitor material usage, concrete placement requirements, finishing supplies, and other critical resources to ensure availability and minimize waste.
  • Work with Project Managers, procurement personnel, vendors, and field teams to address material availability and delivery concerns.
  • Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, equipment utilization, material management, and overall field productivity.
  • Ensure field teams follow established procedures for equipment inspections, maintenance reporting, inventory control, and proper storage of company assets.

• Partner with Project Managers to support project budget performance, labor forecasting, cost control, and production planning.

  • Partner with Project Managers to support project budget performance, labor forecasting, cost control, and production planning.
  • Monitor field labor hours, production rates, equipment utilization, material consumption, and rework to identify cost or productivity concerns.
  • Review actual production against established estimates and targets, implementing corrective actions when performance falls below expectations.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce overtime, unnecessary equipment costs, material waste, idle time, and other avoidable expenses.
  • Communicate field conditions, productivity impacts, scope changes, and potential cost exposures to Project Managers in a timely manner.
  • Support the evaluation of field changes, constructability concerns, and alternative work methods to improve project outcomes.
  • Promote accountability for efficient use of company resources while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Maintain consistent communication with company leadership, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Safety, Human Resources, and other relevant departments.

  • Maintain consistent communication with company leadership, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Safety, Human Resources, and other relevant departments.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress, manpower, production, schedule performance, safety, quality, equipment, and operational risks.
  • Escalate issues requiring management support and recommend practical solutions to minimize project impacts.
  • Establish consistent reporting practices and expectations for field leadership, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and actionable.
  • Participate in project reviews, operational meetings, planning sessions, and post-project evaluations.
  • Identify, develop, and implement standardized field procedures, operational best practices, and process improvements across projects.
  • Evaluate emerging construction methods, equipment, technology, and training opportunities that may improve productivity, safety, or quality.
  • Promote knowledge sharing among field leaders to improve consistency and performance across the organization.
  • Maintain current knowledge of applicable construction regulations, industry standards, concrete placement and finishing practices, and company policies.
  • Continually pursue professional development and encourage ongoing training, education, and leadership development throughout the field organization.
  • Demonstrate professional leadership, sound judgment, integrity, and accountability in all field operations.
  • Maintain a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to schedule, workforce, safety, quality, and pr

From Kent Companies's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.

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