Senior Superintendent

Keeley Construction•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Keeley Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to join our Gulf Coast Industrial Division. This individual will independently oversee day-to-day onsite operations, lead field teams, and serve as the primary onsite interface with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams. The Senior Superintendent plays a critical role in ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality, schedule, and budget expectations. This position requires strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and the ability to proactively solve problems on active job sites.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience with large-scale commercial, design-build, multi-family, or industrial/heavy civil construction operations.
Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, etc.) is a plus.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage crews and subcontractors.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise all field crew members including foremen, carpenters, laborers, and other craft team members.
Develop project site logistics plans and collaborate with the Project Manager to determine construction methods and sequencing.
Conduct daily site walks, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Identify and resolve construction issues by coordinating with engineering personnel, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Support and enforce company safety standards with strong knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client, providing consistent updates and addressing concerns proactively.
Schedule subcontractors, pump trucks, and deliveries according to the project schedule.
Inspect and verify receipt and shipment of materials.
Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, DOT standards, and scopes of work.
Assist Project Engineers with the shop drawing and submittal process.
Assist with documenting daily progress, productivity, and site conditions.
Provide support to the Estimating Department during bidding opportunities and preconstruction activities.