Senior Concrete Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Concrete Superintendent
Shaw Construction | Denver, CO (Front Range and mountain projects as far as Avon)

Pay: $130,000–$150,000 per year, salaried exempt, based on qualifications and experience
Bonus: Based on individual performance, company performance, and experience
Vehicle: Company truck or vehicle allowance
Travel: Housing provided for mountain projects

Summary
Shaw Construction is looking for a Senior Concrete Superintendent to lead our self-perform concrete work on large projects across the Front Range and in the mountains as far as Avon. This person runs the full concrete scope of a project from preconstruction through closeout, with support from project management, foremen, and field crews. The role specializes in post-tensioned and elevated decks. The Senior Concrete Superintendent makes sure the work is safe, on schedule, on budget, and built to spec. They may also oversee other concrete superintendents and help develop Shaw's next generation of concrete field leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the full concrete scope on large projects, with support from the project team, including formwork, reinforcing, post-tensioning, elevated decks, embeds, and finishing
• Plan and run post-tensioned and elevated deck work, including shoring, reshoring, stressing, and pour sequencing
• Supervise foremen, carpenters, and laborers, and may oversee and mentor other concrete superintendents
• Plan staffing, equipment, and formwork to keep crews productive
• Take part in preconstruction: review drawings for constructability, suggest sequencing and means and methods, and give input on concrete estimates
• Own the concrete schedule and budget, tracking labor productivity and costs against the estimate
• Verify work against drawings, specifications, codes, and field dimensions
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, pump and crane coordination, and waste
• Lead and model a strong safety culture: run safety meetings and daily huddles, conduct site audits, and enforce safety protocols
• Run quality control, inspections, and punchlists, and document issues
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, PT suppliers, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, daily reports, time cards, and schedule updates

Qualifications

• Required: experience running post-tensioned and elevated deck concrete work
• 10+ years of building construction experience, including 8+ years as a concrete superintendent
• Experience running the concrete scope of a full project on large commercial or multifamily jobs, such as podiums and structured parking
• Strong carpentry, formwork, and layout skills
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety regulations, and building codes
• Experience managing concrete budgets, labor productivity, and cost control
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and Autodesk
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Willing to work on mountain projects as far as Avon and stay during the week (housing provided)
• OSHA 30 required
• ACI and PTI certifications preferred

Physical Demands
Climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and regular work on active construction sites with moving machinery, noise, fumes, and weather exposure.

Benefits

• Company truck or vehicle allowance
• Housing provided for mountain projects
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Health Savings Account with company contributions, and Flexible Spending Account options
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage

Applications accepted through November 30th.