Construction Superintendent, Real Estate Development

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations for horizontal construction projects in Laredo, TX. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing crews and subcontractors on the installation of utilities, roads, and civil infrastructure. This role ensures safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance across multiple phases of site work and horizontal development.

• Supervise day-to-day field operations for horizontal construction projects including utilities (water, sewer, storm drain), road construction, grading, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain project progress and quality.
• Monitor and enforce site safety in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Read and interpret civil construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Maintain daily field logs, progress reports, and documentation.
• Schedule and oversee inspections and testing (compaction, density, pipe pressure, etc.).
• Work closely with development managers to ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, and change orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and scheduling delays.
• Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and clients.
• Maintain project schedule and enforce deadlines with subcontractors.
• Produce weekly reports to executive team.
• Prepare requests for proposal on all jobs.

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field; or comparable experience.

Must have at least five (5) years Superintendent experience in horizontal construction.

• Strong knowledge of utility installation, roadway construction, grading, and erosion control.
• Proficiency with civil plans, survey staking, and inspection requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate field teams while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and Procore Construction software.
• Should be able to create gnat charts.
• Must have the ability to report issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Experience working on smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner.
• Extensive knowledge of utility installation and requirements.

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities.
• Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items.
• Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, concrete form work, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

Daily job site visits involve performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

• dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants
• electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards
• rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools
• high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

• Travel locally during the workday between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients,…