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 Fluor, Audubon Companies, and McCarthy Building. 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.
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
- Fluor13
- Audubon Companies10
- McCarthy Building9
- Hays4
- Burns & McDonnell4
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate58
- Consulting & Professional Services33
- Technology & Software6
- Energy5
- Manufacturing4
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 Fluor, Audubon Companies, and McCarthy Building, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 June 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 Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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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