Construction Superintendent Jobs in Houston, TX
Construction Superintendent jobs in Houston are in strong demand across Energy Corridor, Midtown, and the Greater Heights redevelopment corridor, driven by industrial, commercial, and multifamily construction. Employers hiring right now include Fluor, McCarthy Building, and Audubon Companies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
- Lead McCarthy’s Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
- Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through
- Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans and maintaining current contract documents
- Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site
- Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries
- Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades
- Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ Years of experience in highly complex water or industrial construction projects
- Self-perform experience is strongly desired
- Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality
- Determination to take control and achieve results in identifying issues, reaching resolution and communicating with all team members to ensure work is installed properly the first time
- Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region is preferred
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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Who's Hiring
- Fluor12

- McCarthy Building5

- Audubon Companies4

- Burns & McDonnell4

- Worley2

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate26
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Technology & Software4
- Energy3
- Manufacturing3
Construction Superintendent Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction superintendent job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's heaviest hiring sectors: industrial and petrochemical construction along the Energy Corridor and Ship Channel, commercial builds downtown and in Midtown, and the multifamily boom across the Heights and Montrose. General contractors and industrial construction firms dominate local hiring. Candidates with direct-hire experience on large commercial or industrial projects, familiarity with Texas weather and site conditions, and safety certification credentials stand out in this market.
Which companies hire construction superintendents in Houston?
Companies currently hiring construction superintendents in Houston include Fluor, McCarthy Building, and Audubon Companies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's employer mix leans heavily toward general contractors, industrial construction firms, and owner-operators tied to the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in Houston?
Remote construction superintendent work is rare by nature, since the role requires daily on-site oversight and hands-on coordination of crews and subcontractors. About 0% of construction superintendent openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating review, or multi-site program management rather than active field supervision.
How can I get a construction superintendent job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is moving up from a foreman or assistant superintendent role with a mid-size general contractor working on multifamily or light commercial projects, where the volume of work across the Heights, East End, and Midtown creates consistent openings. Houston's growth-stage contractors often promote from within, so joining as a field engineer or project coordinator and demonstrating site leadership is the sharpest local edge.
Which industries hire the most construction superintendents in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most construction superintendents in Houston are Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's position as a global energy hub and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country keeps industrial, commercial, and residential construction demand consistently high across the region.
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