Senior Superintendent

Senior Superintendent | Austin, TX

Our client, a growing and highly respected commercial general contractor, is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead complex laboratory and technical construction projects in the Austin market. This is an opportunity to join an expanding organization with a strong pipeline of life science, advanced technology, and mission-critical projects.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead challenging, high-profile life science, laboratory, and technical construction projects
• Join a growing organization with significant momentum in the Austin market
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and influence over project execution
• Work directly with clients, design teams, and executive leadership
• Clear opportunities for career advancement as the company continues to expand
• Long-term growth potential into broader operational and leadership responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent with a commercial general contractor
• Strong background in MEP coordination and technical building systems
• Experience delivering laboratory, life science, biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, cleanroom, or R&D facilities
• Familiarity with lab equipment installation, utility infrastructure, commissioning, and turnover processes
• Knowledge of NEMA standards and electrical systems within technical environments
• Ability to lead field operations, subcontractors, and project schedules on complex builds
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with clients, architects, engineers, and project teams
• Experience working in fast-paced, highly detailed project environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field operations from preconstruction through project completion
• Drive jobsite safety, quality control, and schedule performance
• Coordinate complex MEP systems and laboratory infrastructure requirements
• Manage subcontractors, daily site activities, and site logistics
• Lead OAC meetings and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover of sophisticated laboratory and technical spaces

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a hands-on construction leader with deep MEP expertise, experience building labs and life science facilities, and a strong understanding of lab equipment integration and NEMA standards. The successful candidate will be looking for an opportunity to grow with an expanding company and play a key role in delivering some of the most technical projects in the Austin market.