Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent – Austin, TX OR Open to Relocation

Our client is seeking experienced Construction Superintendents to support large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility construction projects in Austin, TX. Candidates must have experience leading field construction activities within semiconductor, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or industrial environments. Semiconductor construction experience is strongly preferred, though candidates with relevant mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site construction activities, subcontractors, and craft labor
• Drive day-to-day field execution from mobilization through final turnover
• Develop and execute construction schedules while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks
• Coordinate with Project Managers, design teams, stakeholders, and trade partners to maintain alignment across all phases of construction
• Lead construction progress meetings and provide field status updates
• Manage site logistics, workforce deployment, equipment deliveries, and material coordination
• Enforce safety, quality, and construction standards across all project activities
• Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
• Resolve field issues, maintain schedule performance, and drive project milestones to completion
• Coordinate construction activities within active manufacturing and production environments when required

Required Project Scopes

• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) OR CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural)
• HVAC, Chiller Plant & Cooling Tower Construction
• Electrical Infrastructure
• Process Utilities
• Tool Install / Equipment Install
• Semiconductor Facility Expansion & Construction
• Manufacturing & Industrial Construction

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience within industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or semiconductor environments
• 3+ years of Superintendent or Field Leadership experience
• Experience leading subcontractors, trade partners, and day-to-day field execution activities
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, site logistics, and project execution
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, and P&IDs
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Full-time onsite presence with the ability to support demanding project schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor fab, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical construction experience
• Experience managing MEP, CSA, Electrical, Process Utility, or Tool Install scopes
• Experience supporting brownfield expansions, facility upgrades, or occupied facilities
• OSHA 30 and/or NFPA 70E certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Schedule & Compensation

• Approximately 6 x 10-hour shifts per week (60+ hours/week)
• Team provides 24/7 project support, including nights and weekends
• 1.5x overtime pay after 40 hours
• Significant overtime available throughout the project
• Long-term project supporting a major semiconductor facility expansion

Location

• 100% ONSITE Austin, TX
• Relocation candidates encouraged to apply

Important Note: This is a field-focused Superintendent position, not a desk PM role. Successful candidates will have a proven track record leading field execution, coordinating subcontractors, driving schedule performance, and delivering complex construction projects in fast-paced industrial or semiconductor environments

If you have experience delivering semiconductor construction projects and have led MEP, CSA, Electrical, HVAC/Chiller Plant/Cooling Towers, we’d like to hear from you.