Construction Superintendent

Pinnacle Recruitment Services
  • Bakersfield, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description



    Position Summary

    Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee commercial construction projects from groundbreaking through completion. This individual will be responsible for managing daily field operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, ensuring quality workmanship, and promoting a safe, productive job site. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with excellent communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage all day-to-day field operations on assigned construction projects.
    • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field personnel.
    • Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to plans and specifications.
    • Develop and maintain project schedules while proactively addressing delays or conflicts.
    • Conduct daily site walks to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
    • Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
    • Lead subcontractor meetings and coordinate project activities with the Project Manager.
    • Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
    • Maintain accurate daily reports, job logs, and project documentation.
    • Coordinate inspections and ensure work complies with local building codes and client requirements.
    • Identify and resolve field issues quickly while minimizing schedule impacts.
    • Manage material deliveries, equipment utilization, and site logistics.
    • Foster strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.


    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent overseeing commercial construction projects.
    • Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, sequencing, and building systems.
    • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
    • Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously.
    • Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
    • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is preferred.
    • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.


    Preferred Experience

    • Commercial, industrial, institutional, or public works construction experience.
    • Ground-up project experience.
    • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
    • Experience coordinating with owners, architects, and municipal inspectors.


    What You'll Bring

    • Strong leadership and accountability.
    • Ability to keep projects moving while maintaining high quality standards.
    • Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
    • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
    • Professionalism in representing the company with clients and project stakeholders.


    Compensation: Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities, vehicle allowance/company vehicle, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBakersfield, California

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Microsoft Projectunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Public Worksunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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