We are looking for an experienced Concrete Patching Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial concrete repair, patching, and restoration projects. In this role, you will manage daily jobsite activities, supervise self-perform crews and subcontractors, and coordinate labor and materials. You will make sure all repair work is completed safely, on schedule, and in line with project specifications and quality standards.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with concrete patching, surface preparation, concrete removal and replacement, and structural concrete repair, as well as restoration work on commercial buildings, parking garages, industrial facilities, and other concrete structures.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing commercial restoration contractor with a strong pipeline of concrete repair, parking structure rehabilitation, and building restoration projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all onsite concrete patching and repair activities from project startup through completion.
- Supervise and lead self-perform concrete repair crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient field operations.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily work activities, manpower requirements, equipment, and material deliveries.
- Oversee concrete removal, chipping, demolition, surface preparation, reinforcing steel treatment, concrete placement, and finishing operations.
- Ensure concrete repairs are performed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, approved repair procedures, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Coordinate concrete patching methods, including vertical, overhead, horizontal, and structural concrete repairs.
- Monitor crew productivity and workmanship to ensure projects meet established schedule and production goals.
- Conduct daily jobsite inspections and quality control checks to verify proper surface preparation, reinforcement treatment, bonding agents, formwork, concrete placement, and curing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
- Identify and address jobsite challenges, unforeseen conditions, and repair deficiencies before they impact project schedule, cost, or quality.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, concrete mixes, repair mortars, and specialty products to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and repair details to establish appropriate field execution plans.
- Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project schedules, budgets, labor costs, material usage, and overall job performance.
- Prepare daily field reports documenting manpower, work completed, material usage, equipment, site conditions, and project progress.
- Lead daily crew meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Maintain professional relationships with general contractors, property managers, owners, inspectors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Ensure jobsites remain organized, productive, and compliant with company and project standards.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities are not comprehensive and may be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in construction job site environment, occasionally traveling to the office to attend project meetings as required. This position requires long periods of standing and occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Position type, travel, and work schedule
This full-time field leadership position requires travel from job-to-job locations in and around Houston. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days (Saturdays) and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Superintendent or Foreman experience in commercial concrete construction, concrete restoration, concrete patching, or structural concrete repair.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of concrete repair methods, including concrete demolition, chipping, surface preparation, reinforcing steel repair, patching, forming, placement, and finishing.
- Experience overseeing vertical, overhead, and horizontal concrete patching operations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, concrete repair details, and project documents.
- Proven ability to supervise self-perform crews, subcontractors, and multiple field activities.
- Experience planning manpower, coordinating materials and equipment, and managing daily production goals.
- Understanding of concrete repair materials, repair mortars, bonding agents, corrosion inhibitors, and protective coatings.
- Knowledge of construction safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and safe concrete demolition and repair practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify field issues, develop practical solutions, and maintain project schedules.
- Valid driver’s license
- Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
- Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Commercial concrete patching and restoration.
- Parking garage and parking structure rehabilitation.
- Structural concrete repairs and rehabilitation.
- Vertical and overhead concrete patching.
- Concrete spall repair and delamination removal.
- Reinforcing steel exposure, cleaning, and corrosion treatment.
- Concrete demolition, chipping, and surface preparation.
- Form-and-pour concrete repairs.
- Cementitious and polymer-modified repair mortars.
- Concrete resurfacing and protective coatings.
- Waterproofing and traffic-bearing deck coatings.
- Expansion joint and sealant replacement.
- Industrial and commercial concrete repair projects.
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:
- Weekly pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
- Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Leadership development opportunities