Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Superintendent is the on-site leader responsible for ensuring projects are executed to plan, safely, on schedule, and to specification. This role requires strong technical knowledge of construction assemblies, consistent application of processes, and effective coordination of field staff and trade partners. The Superintendent ensures that every detail of the project reflects Northstar’s standards and values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Direct daily field operations with clarity and consistency.
• Provide structure, guidance, and accountability to field staff and trade partners.
• Review plans, permits, and specifications to confirm accuracy and scope.
• Oversee and document submittals, RFIs, inspections, and reports.
• Complete and submit daily reports documenting site conditions, trade partner progress, safety observations, and any issues requiring follow-up.

Schedule & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain three-week lookaheads with clearly defined milestones.
• Track and verify trade partner progress to align with schedule.
• Review change orders in detail and provide accurate input to project teams.
• Identify risks early and apply corrective actions to maintain project alignment.

Quality & Risk Management

• Apply Northstar’s quality standards consistently across all work.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure jobsite compliance through regular inspections.
• Document observations and follow through on corrective measures.

Collaboration & Relationships

• Maintain communication with NCS office, owners, architects, and engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and trade partners.
• Reinforce Northstar’s culture of accountability, teamwork, and trust.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of commercial construction superintendent experience.
• Strong background in ground-up, retail, office, or restaurant projects.
• Proven ability to manage details, enforce standards, and ensure compliance.
• Must be willing to travel most of the time.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors simultaneously, keeping trades sequenced and productive.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish - strongly preferred.
• Willing and able to travel and work across multiple jobsites in a given week.
• Trustworthy and dependable - our team, clients, and trade partners need to be able to count on you.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

ABOUT NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION

Northstar Construction is a faith-driven commercial general contractor based in Houston, TX. We serve the restaurant, retail, industrial, and private medical markets with integrity and consistency. Guided by our values (Caring, Excellence, Growth, and Unity) we focus on disciplined execution and reliable results. At Northstar, we are committed to well-planned, well-built projects that reflect both technical expertise and purpose.

CORE VALUES

• Caring: Caring means supporting our team and business by offering clear, constructive feedback, holding each other accountable, and doing what we said we would do. It’s about caring for our results, our clients, our vendors, and our team- treating everyone with respect and integrity.
• Excellence: Excellence means delivering high-quality work, keeping clean, safe and organized jobsites, and presenting ourselves professionally. We plan our work meticulously and execute with urgency. We provide clear, thoughtful communication and model the behavior that sets a high standard. Excellence lives in the details, in how we show up, and in the impact we make.
• Growth: Growth means becoming better, not just bigger. It’s about sharpening our skills, gaining new experiences, and growing in effectiveness. We are lifelong learners- always looking for ways to improve ourselves, our team, and our work. Growth happens through curiosity, challenge, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Unity: Unity means our collective effort is greater than the sum of our parts. When we each excel in our role, we create opportunities for others to thrive. Together, we support each other, pursue our common purpose, and achieve excellence through true teamwork.

WHY JOIN US?

Northstar is growing. We have a project pipeline that includes QSR, retail, office, and larger commercial work coming online. Our Director of Field Operations has 25+ years of experience leading field teams.

We are a faith-driven company. We do not require that of our people, but we do believe in investing in them, being honest with them, and building an environment where doing things right is the standard, not the exception.

If you take pride in the details, can carry a project without being carried yourself, and want to be part of a company that is scaling with intention - we want to hear from you.