Superintendent

 

Summary

Our client is a well-established Southern California commercial general contractor with more than 20 years of experience delivering commercial and industrial construction projects. Their work includes ground-up commercial construction, concrete tilt-ups, design-build and design-assist projects, tenant improvements, structural rehabilitations, and other complex commercial developments. They are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to take ownership of day-to-day field operations and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction leader who can effectively manage subcontractors and field personnel, coordinate with Project Managers and clients, anticipate project challenges, and maintain strong relationships across the entire project team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Project Execution
  • Take overall responsibility for day-to-day field operations from project mobilization through completion and turnover.
  • Direct and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications.
  • Establish and maintain project schedules, sequencing, manpower planning, and daily work activities.
  • Coordinate multiple trades and ensure construction activities are properly sequenced to maintain project momentum.
  • Conduct regular jobsite meetings and coordinate daily activities with subcontractors and project team members.
  • Identify potential schedule, quality, safety, and constructability issues early and implement effective solutions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and productive jobsite throughout all phases of construction.
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, site logistics, deliveries, and other field activities as required.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Project Coordination & Communication
  • Work closely with the Project Manager throughout preconstruction, mobilization, construction, and project closeout.
  • Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and other project documents to identify field impacts and potential conflicts.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve field issues.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide accurate updates regarding progress, schedule, manpower, materials, and potential risks.
  • Communicate changes, delays, site conditions, and other project issues to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
  • Assist with constructability reviews and provide field input during preconstruction and planning.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, design professionals, and internal project teams.
• Safety & Quality Control
  • Promote and maintain a strong jobsite safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
  • Conduct and participate in safety meetings, inspections, and jobsite orientations.
  • Monitor subcontractor safety practices and address unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction.
  • Verify that work is performed according to plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable building codes.
  • Identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective action before they impact the schedule or subsequent trades.
  • Manage punch-list activities and ensure timely completion of outstanding work.
• Scheduling & Documentation
  • Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead schedules in coordination with the Project Manager and subcontractors.
  • Track project progress against the overall construction schedule and proactively address potential delays.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, site access, and other logistical requirements.
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, site documentation, photographs, manpower records, and progress updates.
  • Assist with project closeout, inspections, punch lists, final documentation, and turnover.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required Experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent or similar field leadership role.
  • Proven experience managing commercial and/or industrial construction projects from mobilization through completion.
  • Strong experience coordinating subcontractors, multiple trades, inspections, schedules, and daily field operations.
  • Experience with ground-up construction, tenant improvements, renovations, or structural rehabilitation.
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, quality control, and site logistics.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts.
  • Strong understanding of applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, and construction safety practices.
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with construction management and documentation platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar.
  • Ability to review plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other construction documents.
  • Strong understanding of scheduling, manpower planning, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
  • OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Professional Skills
  • Strong leadership and ability to effectively direct subcontractors and field teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to identify potential issues before they become costly or schedule-impacting problems.
  • Professional approach when working with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the Project Manager and company leadership.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and successful project delivery.
• Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following project types:

• Ground-Up Commercial Construction
• Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
• Industrial Facilities
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Distribution & Warehouse Facilities
• Retail
• Tenant Improvements
• Medical / Healthcare
• Multifamily
• Government & Education
• Structural Rehabilitation / Seismic Upgrades
• Design-Build / Design-Assist Projects
• LEED / Sustainable Construction