Residential Construction Superintendent

Houston Homes is a premier residential builder in Missouri, dedicated to constructing high-quality custom and production homes. As our footprint continues to expand across St. Charles, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties, we are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to lead field operations, manage trade partners, and deliver an outstanding homebuying experience.

Position Overview

The Residential Construction Superintendent provides on-site managerial oversight for new home builds from initial ground-breaking through final customer walkthrough. In this role, the successful candidate will manage build schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, control budget variances, and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, sales teams, and home buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Site & Schedule Management: Direct daily field operations, schedule subcontractors, and manage project timelines to ensure homes are completed on schedule and close on time.

• Quality & Safety Assurance: Inspect work daily to enforce Houston Homes high quality standards, local building codes, and safety compliance.

• Budget & Cost Control: Track project costs, monitor job variance, and prevent cost overruns against construction budgets.

• Customer Relations: Build rapport with homebuyers by conducting homebuyer reviews, walkthroughs, and progress updates throughout the construction journey.

• Subcontractor Leadership: Motivate, supervise, and hold trade partners and vendors accountable for work quality, safety, and site cleanliness.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with sales consultants, project managers, trades, and upper management to maintain clear communication.

• Reporting: Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly field and cost reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of residential production building or field management experience.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of blueprints, construction methods, building codes, and job-costing software.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for interacting with trades and customers.

• Problem Solving: Proven time management, decisiveness, and adaptability under fast-paced job site conditions.

• Location & Mobility: Valid Driver’s License and ability to commute reliably across St. Charles, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties. No international applicants or remote-only candidates will be considered. MUST be located in the service areas of the greater St. Louis area and able to commute to an assigned job site.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

How to Apply

To apply for the New Home Construction Superintendent position, email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to [email protected]. Visit us online to learn more at HoustonHomesLLC.com