Kent Companies

General Superintendent

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of field coordination or relevant commercial construction project experience.
General problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to understand basic project financial information, including monthly cost projections and labor cost reports.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation to workplaces and job locations.
Ability to pass a driving-related background check when driving.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

Interact with site safety representatives to review monthly safety trends and inspection information.
Monitor, support, and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Facilitate safety meetings and root cause analysis.
Participate in creating and implementing quality control and quality assurance standards.
Communicate effectively with all team members.
Participate in creating subcontractor scopes of work.
Develop technical and administrative skills continually.
Develop a project logistics plan for each project, including staging, pumping, and other general conditions.
Collaborate with project and operations managers to resolve variances from established budgets and schedules.
Manage multiple jobs and multiple field superintendents.
Manage the ExakTime process with superintendents, ensuring time is accurate and submitted on time each week.
Motivate superintendents to deliver safe, profitable, quality projects on or ahead of schedule.
Work with crews to promote encouragement, motivation, and leadership to support their growth within the company.
Guide the professional development of superintendents and assistant superintendents.
Lead and develop the field team in conjunction with the operations manager.
Manage, train, and mentor superintendents and assistant superintendents.
Work with field superintendents to accommodate job site needs.
Assist superintendents with weekly look-ahead schedules.
Support all field operations.
Participate in monthly financial planning and forecasting with the project manager and operations manager.
Manage all aspects of the job budget.
Provide project progress information to project management and the operations manager.
Participate in recruiting and hiring field supervision.
Understand and manage the strengths and weaknesses of field team members to maximize performance and efficiency.
Demonstrate the company's culture and core values daily.

Desired Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience working in construction as a concrete contractor.

General Superintendent

Kent Companies · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-14

Workplace: on_site

Department: Houston Concrete Office/Salaried 149

Description

Summary
A person at this level is responsible for emphasizing the team as leaders in concrete, managing field staff, implementing Kent Companies' safety manual, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, and quality/workmanship over multiple projects to ensure a safe and profitable project while keeping a keen eye open for repeat business and future opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interact with site safety representatives (SSRs) to review monthly safety trends and inspection information.
Monitor, support, and enforce Kent Companies’ safety policies and procedures.
Facilitate safety meetings and root cause analysis.
Participate in creating and implementing quality control & quality assurance standards.
Effectively communicate with all team members.
Participate in creating subcontractor scopes of work.
Continually grow technical and administrative skills.
Develop a project logistics plan that includes staging, pumping, and other general conditions for each project.
Collaborate with the project and operations managers to resolve variances from established budgets and schedules.
Responsible for managing multiple jobs and multiple field superintendents.
Manage the ExakTime process with the superintendents (ensure time is accurate and submitted on time every week).
Drive & motivate superintendents to deliver safe, profitable, and quality projects on or ahead of schedule.
Work with crews to help promote positive encouragement, motivation, and leadership to help them grow within the company.
Guide the professional development of superintendents & assistant superintendents.
Lead and develop the field team in conjunction with the operations manager.
Effectively manage, train, and mentor all superintendents and assistant superintendents.
Work with field superintendents to accommodate job site needs.
Assist superintendents with weekly look-ahead schedules.
Support all field operations.
Participate in monthly financial planning & forecasting with the project manager and operations manager.
Responsible for all aspects of the job budget.
Control and provide project progress to the project management & the operations manager.
Actively participate in recruiting and hiring of field supervision.
Understand and manage the strengths and weaknesses of field team members to maximize performance and efficiency.
Demonstrate Kent Companies’ culture and core values daily.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

10+ years of field coordination or relevant commercial construction project experience
General problem-solving/conflict resolution skills.
Understand basic project financial information (monthly cost projections, labor cost reports, etc.)
Valid driver’s license
Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
Ability to pass drug screening.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Experience
10+ years of experience working in construction as a concrete contractor.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

Weekly pay
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
Scholarship opportunities for dependents
Leadership development opportunities

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