Superintendent Jobs in Houston, TX
Superintendent jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Midtown, and the Greater Heights corridor across construction, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial development. Employers hiring right now include Matrix Service Company, ARCO Companies, and Kent Companies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY : The Civil Superintendent plays a critical leadership and subject matter expert role in the engineering, procurement, and construction in regards to civil components of an industrial construction project. The position may assist with but not limited to: working with engineering in construction planning and engineering, working with procurement to ensure proper equipment, material are sourced and have the expected quality, work with construction planning in developing the schedule, construction plan, and advance work packages, and oversee all or a scope of civil construction activity. The position may manager a large civil workforce with supporting staff; and have budgetary responsibilities for that department.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated experience working on industrial civil projects and as a subject matter expert for civil construction components of an industrial project.
- Confirmed experience of not just managing large groups but leading them to success
- Capability of managing a budget
- Must be able to read and manager construction activity to a schedule and to advance work packages.
- Excellent ability to effectively communicate with but not limited to: employment applicants, employees, peers, supervisors, customer representatives, and executive stakeholders
- Ability to work the required IT technical items including but not limited to: computer proficiency, MS Office applications, scheduling application, and the ability to learn and use proficiently other company applications
- Selected candidate must illustrate that they are a cultural fit and are aligned with the core values and vision of the company
- Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally
- Must be able to relocate or temporarily relocate to the project area during construction activity, as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Formal or vocation education
- Certifications relevant to civil construction
- Former or current Zachry Group Employee
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls, and tools. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 25lbs. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including by not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Subtropical Desert Climate. Weather will range from warm to extremely hot and usually dry. Occasional cool days and rain. Will work at an elevation of +/- 1200 feet above sea level. Sand and dust clouds may be frequent. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms.
Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Matrix Service Company48

- ARCO Companies29A
- Kent Companies29

- GIGA ENERGY19

- Dynamic Glass19D
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy10
- Education10
- Technology & Software10
Superintendent Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a superintendent job in Houston?
Houston's strongest hiring comes from commercial general contractors, industrial facility owners in the Energy Corridor, and multifamily developers active in Midtown and the Heights. Candidates who move fastest have direct site management experience in the local construction environment, familiarity with Houston's climate-driven scheduling demands, and relationships with subcontractors who work the Gulf Coast market. Tailoring your resume to highlight Houston project types, such as tilt-wall industrial and mixed-use urban builds, gives a concrete edge.
Which companies hire superintendents in Houston?
Employers hiring superintendents in Houston right now include Matrix Service Company, ARCO Companies, and Kent Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston attracts a wide range of hiring employers, from national ENR-ranked general contractors with local offices to regional owner-operators running petrochemical, healthcare, and multifamily projects across Harris County.
Are there remote superintendent jobs in Houston?
Yes, though remote work is limited by the nature of the role, since most superintendent positions require physical on-site presence to manage crews, inspections, and daily field operations. About 0% of superintendent openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in preconstruction coordination, project closeout documentation, and owner-rep roles where daily site presence is less critical.
How can I get a superintendent job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through an assistant superintendent or field engineer role with a regional general contractor active in the booming industrial and multifamily sectors. Houston employers, particularly those building distribution centers along the Beltway 8 corridor and apartment towers in Midtown, regularly hire candidates from carpenter foreman or project engineer backgrounds who demonstrate strong scheduling knowledge and subcontractor coordination skills.
Which industries hire the most superintendents in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most superintendents in Houston are Energy, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's identity as a global energy hub, combined with sustained multifamily residential growth and one of the largest Texas Medical Center construction pipelines in the country, keeps demand for experienced field superintendents consistently high across these sectors.
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