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Site Superintendent

Mariana Minerals· Project & Construction Management
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Houston, TXFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Site Superintendent responsible for the full build of industrial process infrastructure, from site development and civil work through installation and startup. Leads on-site execution, schedules trade contractors, ensures quality and safety, and collaborates with engineering, operations, and commissioning to startup production.

Responsibilities

  • Own all on-site construction for the full build of industrial process infrastructure, from mobilization through turnover.
  • Schedule and sequence trade contractors, and host daily coordination meetings to keep work moving.
  • Drive the project schedule, track progress against plan, and elevate construction issues to the Project Manager and leadership early.
  • Develop and communicate site logistics and operational plans, including laydown, access, and material flow.
  • Perform daily inspections to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and Mariana Minerals standards.
  • Develop and run Quality Assurance inspection plans, and hold contractors and team members accountable for the quality of their work.
  • Review design documents and provide constructability feedback before and during construction.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the Project Manager, key project stakeholders, and job site personnel.
  • Oversee contractor performance to ensure achievement of KPIs and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, facilities, and operations teams through startup of production.
  • Prepare daily and weekly site progress reports covering schedule, quality, safety, and open issues.
  • Partner with software engineering to improve field reporting tools and support ongoing automation.
  • Promote a safe work culture, conducting regular safety walks and toolbox talks.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing state and OSHA regulations.
  • Keep an organized, clean, and safe job site, including contractor trailers, fabrication areas, and stored materials and equipment.
  • Monitor and manage environmental controls (dust, stormwater, waste) during construction.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of construction experience in civil work: site development, earthwork, underground utilities, shoring systems, ground improvements, foundations, pavement, and roadways.
  • Previous experience as a Superintendent on industrial, mining, or processing plant construction; brownfield, renovation, or tenant improvement experience is a plus.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret construction design documents, specifications, and contracts, and to provide constructability feedback.
  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and environmental regulations, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and stormwater management practices.
  • OSHA 30 certification and current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project preferred).
  • Ability to thrive in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goals.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making abilities in dynamic field environments.
  • Willingness to travel to or relocate near project sites as needed.
  • Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models highly desirable.

Skills

Required:Construction project managementRead/interpret construction documentsSafety and regulatory complianceScheduling tools
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Mariana Minerals

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Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

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