Civil Construction Superintendent

Why consider us?

SpawGlass is a Texas-based builder, with a wide-ranging project portfolio spanning the commercial and civil market sectors. Beyond our operations, we’ve established a culture of building people. We believe in developing and advancing our team members and have a longstanding practice of promoting from within. We’re deeply invested in giving back through community partnerships and initiatives. Our decisions and actions are guided by our core values and, one of the things that truly brings us together, is the sharing of our company’s profitability and ownership. 

As our civil superintendent, you will champion a safety-first culture, build collaborative relationships with project stakeholders, and adeptly manage costs, quality, and production schedules. Every day we'll rely on you to strive for zero safety incidents, manage labor, equipment, and material costs, execute project-specific quality control plans, review drawings and specifications, coordinate construction means and methods, and maintain oversight of the construction schedule.  Success in this role requires a commitment to safety, a proactive risk-mitigation approach, and strong critical thinking and communication skills. 

• Foster a safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of all team members, striving for zero safety incidents throughout the life of each project 
• Manage all construction means and methods to ensure that the project continuously progresses forward according to SpawGlass objectives in terms of safety, quality, time, and budget. 
• In coordination with the project manager, establish production budgets and project schedules, utilizing Lean Scheduling Processes for efficient planning 
• Review contract drawings and specifications thoroughly during the design phase or job study period for early issue identification 
• Plan and execute site mobilization and utilization strategies, including the establishment of site services, temporary utilities, waste removal, and security services
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, layout technicians, assistant superintendents, and self-perform teams while accurately coding onsite costs and tracking productivity with a focus on overall budget costs 
• Develop and implement project-specific Safety and Quality Control plans
• Monitor the status of all materials and equipment including extended lead times and those procured by subcontractors 
• Conduct various job site meetings, including the Superintendent’s weekly work plan, subcontractor meetings, safety meetings, and daily huddles as part of the Lean Scheduling Process.
• Establish collaborative relationships with subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers. 
• Maintain a comprehensive daily journal in Procore, while updating the project manager about noteworthy events including site activities, material and equipment deliveries, quality management issues, staffing concerns, and safety matters among others 

• A degree in construction management, civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience serving as the lead superintendent on civil construction projects
• Proficiency with technical applications including construction management software, Microsoft Office, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

You must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, climb stairs, walk on uneven ground, have depth of perception to avoid excavations and other hazards, hear well enough to recognize the sounds of horns and sirens on moving equipment.  There is a constant lifting of 10 lbs., frequent lifting of 25 lbs.  There is standing up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift.  

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.