Senior Superintendent

Job Title: Senior SuperintendentJob Description

This Senior Superintendent role oversees field operations for a mid-sized general contractor focused on commercial construction projects, including tenant improvements, shell rehabilitations, life science facilities, and occasional ground-up builds. The position manages day-to-day site activities, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination while ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and schedule expectations. This is a long-term growth opportunity for a collaborative construction professional who wants to advance into broader leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily field operations for commercial construction projects, including tenant improvements, shell rehabilitations, life science facilities, and ground-up builds.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring work progresses according to milestones and deadlines.
• Generate, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify design intent and resolve field issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site, ensuring work quality, adherence to plans and specifications, and alignment with project schedules.
• Oversee all construction activities in the field, including site logistics, sequencing of work, and resource allocation.
• Interpret and apply construction drawings, including reading grades, elevations, drainage plans, building pad layouts, and civil plans.
• Utilize Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud to manage project documentation, field communication, and construction workflows.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and company standards throughout the construction process.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, project engineers, and other team members to align field execution with project objectives and budgets.
• Support and lead work on MEP-intensive projects, particularly in life science environments, including coordination of HVAC exhaust, process piping, gases, and service upgrades.
• Proactively identify field issues, conflicts, and risks, and work with the project team to develop and implement solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment on-site, promoting open communication and strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Mentor and support field staff and junior team members, contributing to their professional development and the overall strength of the field team.
• Uphold high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism on all job sites.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent or equivalent field leadership role on commercial construction projects.
• Ground-up construction experience, including oversight of site work, structural work, and building systems.
• Extensive tenant improvement (TI) experience, particularly on large and complex TI projects.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining construction schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Hands-on experience using Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud for project management and field coordination.
• Strong ability to generate, manage, and track RFIs to resolve design and field issues.
• Ability to read and interpret grades, elevations, drainage plans, building pad layouts, and civil plans.
• Experience working on life science construction projects or similar technically complex environments.
• Knowledge of MEP-intensive work, including HVAC exhaust systems, process piping, gases, and service upgrades.
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with project managers, project engineers, and other superintendents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and oversee multiple trades on active job sites.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a field construction setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tenant improvement projects in occupied or partially occupied facilities.
• Background working with shell rehabilitation projects and adaptive reuse of existing structures.
• Interest in long-term career growth with potential advancement into a General Superintendent role.
• Ability to build strong relationships with owners, design teams, and trade partners.
• Comfort with technology and construction management software beyond core tools, as needed for project delivery.

Work Environment

This role operates within a mid-sized general contracting firm of approximately 35 employees, offering a close-knit and collaborative culture where project managers, project engineers, and superintendents work closely together. The project portfolio consists primarily of tenant improvement and shell rehabilitation work, with occasional ground-up construction projects and a strong presence in life science environments. Work is generally performed during daytime hours, and night work is uncommon. Company trucks are provided for field operations. The organization emphasizes teamwork, communication, and long-term growth, supported by benefits such as employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, a 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with automatic employer contribution, discretionary profit sharing based on company performance and tenure, discretionary bonuses, and access to an on-site employee gym. The company also hosts team events, barbecues, and holiday gatherings, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Belmont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company vehicle (truck) provided for Superintendents Gas card and company credit card provided Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for the employee Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with automatic 3% employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution Additional employee 401(k) contributions allowed Discretionary annual profit sharing based on company performance and years of service (minimum one year tenure) Discretionary annual bonus program, typically ranging from approximately 7%-15% of salary depending on company performance On-site employee gym Company-sponsored events including holiday parties, barbecues, and team gatherings Collaborative, family-oriented culture with approximately 35 employees Long-term career growth opportunities, including potential advancement into General Superintendent leadership roles Stable pipeline of TI, shell rehab, life science, and ground-up commercial construction projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Belmont, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belmont,CA.

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