CSA Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Summary

• Employer: Alkalinea
• Location: Houston area, Texas (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Reports to: General Site Superintendent / Project Manager

Alkalinea is seeking an experienced Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Superintendent to lead field execution of all CSA scopes on a large industrial facility project in Joaquin, Texas. You will direct contractors and crews from site preparation through foundations, structural steel and building enclosure, delivering safe, high-quality work on schedule and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, sequence and supervise all civil, structural and architectural work, including site clearing, mass grading, drainage, roads, underground utilities, piling, foundations, concrete, structural steel, pre-engineered buildings and building finishes.
• Coordinate daily with mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation leads to manage interfaces and keep work fronts open for follow-on trades.
• Manage CSA subcontractors: review work plans, track progress against the schedule, and hold them accountable for safety, quality and productivity.
• Lead and enforce site safety: daily toolbox talks, JHAs, excavation and trenching, lifting and rigging plans, working at heights and permit-to-work compliance.
• Verify work against IFC drawings and specifications; resolve field issues through RFIs and coordination with engineering.
• Oversee quality control for compaction testing, rebar and embed inspections, concrete placement and testing, bolt torque and steel alignment.
• Develop and maintain 2-week and 3-week look-ahead schedules; report progress, quantities and risks to project leadership.
• Review and validate subcontractor quantities, change requests and progress billing.
• Ensure compliance with storm water (SWPPP), environmental and permit requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, field records and as-built markups to support turnover.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years as a CSA or civil superintendent on industrial projects (mining, minerals processing, chemical, oil and gas, power or similar).
• Proven hands-on experience with earthwork, deep and shallow foundations, heavy concrete, structural steel erection and pre-engineered buildings.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural and architectural drawings, specifications and survey data.
• Experience directing multiple subcontractors and craft crews on a greenfield or brownfield industrial site.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA regulations; OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and standard office software.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience on large-capital industrial or process plant projects.
• Degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Familiarity with SWPPP and Texas environmental permitting.
• Experience in East Texas soil and weather conditions.

Working Conditions and What We Offer

• Full-time, on-site role in Houston area, Texas; extended hours or weekend work may be required to meet project milestones.
• Outdoor, active industrial construction environment with exposure to weather, noise and heavy equipment; PPE required at all times.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package; may be available for qualified candidates.
• The chance to lead CSA execution on a significant industrial project from the ground up.

Alkalinea is focused on building teams for electric vehicle manufacturing, battery manufacturing, critical minerals, and data centers.

Company Description

Alkalinea is focused on building teams for electric vehicle manufacturing, battery manufacturing, critical minerals, and data centers.