Job Description

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