Civil Superintendent

Mainframe Solutions is recruiting an experienced Civil Superintendent for an established Houston area general contractor delivering infrastructure, commercial, industrial, federal and power projects.

This opportunity is designed for a field leader who understands how to turn plans and schedules into safe, productive execution.

You will take ownership of day to day field operations, coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, inspections and project sequencing while working closely with Project Managers and company leadership.

Projects may include underground utilities, water lines, storm drainage, site development, concrete and roadway paving, and other civil scopes, including municipal and public work.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

What would you do as a Superintendent

As a Civil Superintendent, you will be responsible for driving field execution.

Your day will involve coordinating manpower and equipment, planning upcoming work with look ahead schedules, writing daily reports, tracking installed quantities, coordinating with city and owner inspectors, and making sure work is completed safely and according to project requirements.

You will serve as a key connection between the project plan and what happens in the field.

This position requires a Superintendent who can lead people, anticipate problems, understand production, and maintain accountability without sacrificing safety or quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily civil field operations
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries
• Manage work involving underground utilities, water lines, storm drainage, site development, and paving
• Develop two week look ahead schedules with project leadership
• Write daily reports covering progress, manpower, equipment, and constraints
• Track installed quantities and pay items to support accurate monthly billing
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project requirements
• Coordinate inspections, proof rolls, and density testing with city and owner inspectors
• Identify field conflicts and work with the Project Manager on RFIs and practical solutions
• Maintain traffic control, site access, and public safety
• Enforce company safety procedures and jobsite expectations
• Ensure work is completed according to schedule and project requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil field construction experience
• Previous Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, or comparable field leadership experience
• Hands on experience with underground utilities, water, storm drainage, and paving
• Experience on municipal or public projects working with city inspectors
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications
• Strong planning and documentation habits: look aheads, daily reports, quantity tracking
• Understanding of manpower, equipment, production, and sequencing
• Strong field leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to Houston area job sites

Does this sound like you?

You are the type of Superintendent who knows what needs to happen tomorrow before today's shift ends.

You understand production, sequencing, manpower, equipment, and constructability. You know how to lead crews, work with inspectors, keep clean records, solve field problems, and keep a project moving without compromising safety or workmanship.

If you take pride in seeing a project come together in the field and want to run your own projects with a contractor that values safety and long term relationships, this could be the right next step.

Your next step

Mainframe Solutions is actively reviewing experienced field leaders for this opportunity. Apply today to be considered for the Civil Superintendent position.