Aviation Superintendent

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced Aviation Superintendent for our Houston office. 

What you will do:

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance

• Prepare and communicate project schedule to plan upcoming activities and stay on target. Provides ongoing scheduling input to Project Management staff for all scheduling efforts.
• Coordinates the daily activities for all subcontractors at any stage of construction. Completes all project construction in accordance with design, budget and schedule.

• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
• Manages construction budgets set by the Project Manager, tracking construction costs, and submitting all invoices to Accounting in a timely manner.

• Prepares daily log reports for the site conditions, manpower and activities in sufficient detail.
• Ensures all parties follow all safety procedures and practices according to both OSHA and company requirements.

• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
• Conducts pre-installation safety evaluations and action plans with contractors to ensure work actives are conducted in the safest manner possible.
• Schedules and participates in necessary inspections required by local and state regulations. Organizes final inspections for completed work.

• Monitors daily construction procedures to make sure that proper quality is achieved.
• Maintains consistent daily communication with project management staff to ensure all parties are informed of current project status and potential issues affecting progress.
• Respond to onsite incidents and emergencies per company procedures.

What you will need to be successful:

• Desired Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of construction (Aviation preferred) experience in all facets of the project. Must also have experience with safety, preconstruction, staff development, and retention and customer interaction. Advanced knowledge of associated trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, finish trades, layout, etc.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Aviation experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, knowledge of construction methods and materials, strong team leadership skills and ability to communicate are all required skills. Candidate must also have time management and project organizational skills to be successful in this role. Knowledge of safety regulations and enforcement of such.
• Experience scheduling work, materials, manpower, subcontractors and equipment.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), prior experience with scheduling software is a plus.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, 401k and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.  

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.