Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Recruiting Partner: Kalyn Schreckhise

Killeen, Texas | Construction | Not Remote | $100,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 180343

Job Summary

Construction Superintendent – K-12 / Commercial Construction

Location: Copperas Cove, TX | On-Site

A well-established Texas commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to provide on-site leadership for major K-12 school construction, renovation, and addition projects in the Copperas Cove area.

This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader with strong commercial general contracting experience who can effectively manage subcontractors, schedules, safety, quality, and day-to-day jobsite operations. Experience with K-12, municipal, government, or other public-sector construction is highly preferred.

Construction Superintendent Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site leadership and supervision of commercial construction projects from mobilization through completion
• Manage daily jobsite operations, subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and construction activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules, look-ahead schedules, sequencing, and site logistics
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to keep projects on schedule and minimize conflicts or delays
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on project planning, scheduling, RFIs, change management, and overall execution
• Conduct subcontractor meetings, site coordination meetings, and daily field communication
• Monitor construction for compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements
• Maintain and enforce jobsite safety programs and OSHA requirements
• Coordinate inspections and proactively identify and resolve field issues
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation
• Manage punch-list activities, project closeout, and turnover
• Build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction Superintendent or field leadership experience

• Strong experience working for a commercial general contractor (GC) preferred

• K-12 school construction, education, municipal, government, or public-sector construction experience preferred

• Experience overseeing renovations, additions, ground-up construction, or large capital improvement projects

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, plans and specifications, site logistics, and subcontractor management

• Proven ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors simultaneously

• Strong knowledge of construction safety and quality-control practices

• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to proactively identify field challenges and keep projects moving forward

• Proficiency with construction management technology and project documentation

• Valid driver's license

• Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance-based project bonus

• Monthly vehicle/truck allowance

• Company gas card

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Company-provided technology

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• JOB ID: 180343