Superintendent, Texas

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EllisDon is at the forefront of the rapidly changing construction industry. Our core values empower people to build great careers and develop creative solutions for complex projects. We have over 70 years of demonstrated expertise in pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Learn more about our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team about careers at EllisDon.

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Our new venture in Austin, Texas highlights our dedication to innovation and community infrastructure. This project brings our Cradle to Grave services to a vibrant city, ensuring superior standards at every construction phase. Join us as EllisDon continues to shape the future of construction.

You as a Superintendent will:

• Provide overall construction management, including design, budget and schedule, in conjunction with the Project Manager, Owners, Engineers and Architects to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget on large complex projects.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Direct all aspects of on-site construction operations including resource allocation, schedule management, and quality control to ensure timely project delivery within established budgets.
• Lead and develop project teams through effective supervision, communication, and performance management while establishing a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Interpret and implement construction documents, blueprints, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with design intent, building codes, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and manage all subcontractor activities including scheduling, quality assessment, and conflict resolution to maintain project momentum and contractual adherence.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance inspections throughout all construction phases, identifying and resolving deficiencies before they impact project timelines or client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation including daily reports, RFIs, change orders, and as-built records to ensure contractual compliance and mitigate risk.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety protocols that exceed regulatory requirements while fostering a zero-incident work environment through regular training and enforcement.
• Manage project budgets through detailed cost tracking, value engineering implementation, and proactive financial reporting to optimize profitability and resource utilization.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, design teams, and field personnel, facilitating clear communication and timely decision-making to prevent project delays.
• Analyze construction methodologies and implement innovative techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall project delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving conflicts.
• Be jointly responsible to monitor, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow.

Is this the right role for you?

• You are interested in pursuing career opportunities in Austin, Dallas, and West Texas.
• You have a construction related degree or diploma and 8 to 15 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience working on large projects.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, and civic-governments projects is preferred.
• You have an advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion.

What we offer:

• A market-competitive annual salary that rewards your talent.
• Profit Sharing. 
• Medical, Dental, and Life insurance coverage from the first day of employment.  
• 401k matching plan.
• Healthcare spending account.
• Support obtaining legal ability to work in the U.S.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. We celebrate our differences and commit to Inclusive Diversity, creating a safe environment for everyone to be their authentic selves. Our purpose is to help people achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the community.    

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.  

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.