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