Commercial Construction Superintendent

California Bay Area Per Diem Opprotunity! 

You don’t just run a job. You run the work.

In this Project Superintendent role, you will take the lead on multiple fast-moving commercial construction projects where your ability to stay ahead, think clearly, and keep subcontractors aligned directly impacts the success of each job. You will oversee 1–5 active commercial construction projects at a time, depending on size, complexity, and schedule demands.

This is a fast-paced field leadership role for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and the challenge of keeping multiple projects moving at once. Some projects may move through 6–12-week cycles, while others may require longer timelines and deeper coordination. Either way, your ability to organize the field, lead subcontractors, maintain schedules, and solve issues before they become delays is what sets you apart.

The work will be in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Santa Clara and surrounding areas, per diem may be an option depending on project location and assignment.

Construction Superintendent – You Will (Job Duties)

• Manage 1-5 commercial construction projects concurrently with varying complexity, some as fast-paced as 6–12-week cycles, with longer timelines for more involved projects.
• Coordinate and lead all subcontractors on site, ensuring alignment on schedule, scope, and quality
• Use Microsoft Projects to develop, update, maintain and distribute project schedules
• Thoroughly understand and own project budgets, read and analyze scope letters and contracts for alignment with budget and project timelines
• Full ownership daily jobsite activity including scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics
• Run OAC meetings and interact directly with clients, architects, and project stakeholders
• Complete daily reports, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation using construction management software
• Be the onsite steward of job site safety including leading toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing site inspections
• Maintain accurate and forward-looking project schedules to keep all jobs on track
• Identify and solve issues in real time to prevent delays across multiple active jobs
• Oversee punch, closeout, and turnover for multiple projects simultaneously

Project Superintendent – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

• Proven track record working as a Project Superintendent within commercial construction
• Skilled in overseeing multiple concurrent projects, particularly in fast-paced or TI environments, including work in occupied spaces
• Hands-on involvement with tenant improvements, commercial interiors, or similar mid-sized builds
• Strong coordination experience managing multiple subcontractor trades on active job sites
• Ability to review technical drawings and site conditions early to identify deficiencies and ask pertinent questions
• Proficiency in handling project documentation including daily logs, submittals, and RFIs through construction software platforms
• Demonstrated ownership of jobsite safety, including leading meetings and enforcing standards
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all project stakeholders including clients and subcontractors
• Background focused in commercial construction environments rather than residential work

You Might Have:

• Experience with high-end tenant improvement work.
• Used Microsoft Project in a prior role

Project Superintendent – Benefits for You

Your compensation for this Project Superintendent role will include a competitive base salary in the $100,000-$150,000 range with a bonus target of 10% of salary, along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, and paid time off. You will work locally across the Santa Clara and surrounding Bay Area region with minimal long-distance travel.

 

You run work. Not just one job — multiple fast-moving commercial construction projects where your ability to stay ahead, think clearly, and keep subs aligned drives success. This Project Superintendent role puts you in the driver’s seat of 1-5 active commercial construction projects, depending on the size and complexity of each project. The pace is fast, the expectations are high, and your ability to stay organized, lead subcontractors, and keep jobs on schedule is what sets you apart. If you prefer variety over sitting on one long project and want full ownership of your work in the field, this role delivers that. You will work across Santa Clara and the surrounding Bay Area, leading projects in the field with minimal long-distance travel.