Senior Superintendent

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account 
401(k) with company match
Paid time off     
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to work for our Texas Division's Special Projects Group in Houston.

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors’ work. This individual is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of the Safety/Zero Harm program for the job site, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. The Senior Superintendent shares responsibility with the Project Manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. This individual also manages and mentors Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel.

Essential Functions

• Project Financial Responsibilities
• Preconstruction Services
• Project Scheduling
• Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
• Promote Customer Relations
• Promote Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fifteen years or more of commercial construction field experience.
• Five years or more of direct supervisory experience related to subcontractor management. 
• Previous or current commercial construction experience in a Superintendent role required.
• Experience with interiors, tenant improvements and related work.  
• Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to read plans and specs.
• Scheduling experience sequence using software application.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.