Superintendent

Why Join Us?

At Eastern Commercial,you'llbe part of a growing organization built on integrity, accountability, and quality craftsmanship. We empower our team members to take ownership, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that shape communities. Ifyou'relooking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a team committed to excellence,we'dlove to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for leading day-to-day field operations to ensure the safe, timely, and high-quality execution of public and private commercial construction projects. This role works closely with the Senior Project Manager to deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations, contract documents, and internal performance goals. The Superintendent will manage field personnel, subcontractors, site logistics, and all jobsite coordination while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Project Execution

• Lead daily site operations, overseeing all field activities, subcontractors, and deliveries

• Maintain jobsite safety protocols; enforce all OSHA, company, and regulatory requirements

• Manage schedule execution and updates; take ownership of short-term and long-range planning

• Coordinate inspections, manage quality control, and enforce contract document compliance

• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsite environments at all times

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and mentor field staff and Project/Field Engineers

• Serve as the primary field liaison to Owners, A/E teams, inspectors, and users

• Provide daily coordination between trades to avoid conflicts and improve workflow

• Participate in preconstruction efforts including buyout scope reviews and schedule input

Documentation & Controls

• Ensure Procore is accurately maintained with RFIs, photos, daily logs, as-builts, and look-aheads

• Lead the project through punch list, closeout, and turnover, ensuring thorough documentation

• Track and manage site logistics, manpower forecasting, and resource planning

Safety, Schedule & Quality Management

• Champion a safety-first culture—ensure all personnel go home safe

• Maintain control of project schedule—no excuse mindset for missed dates

• Ensure quality standards are upheld throughout the build; anticipate and resolve field issues

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero safety incidents or violations

• Weekly schedule adherence and updated look-aheads

• Clean jobsite with minimal rework and field-driven delays

• Field documentation compliance in Procore

• Trade contractor performance and accountability

• On-time completion of project closeout and owner training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in California commercial construction, DSA school construction or equivalent government project types preferred.

• Experience as the lead Superintendent on multiple private and/or public commercial construction projects valued at $1M-$10M+.

• Experience with commercial construction standards, practices, means and methods, safety, etc.

• Experience executing phased renovation projects in occupied spaces and facilities.
• Experience executing ground up projects on active building sites.
• Experience with Procore, MS Project, current industry software and hardware

• Familiarity with City, County and/or State project documentation, inspections, and closeout requirements. 

• OSHA 30 certification, preferred. 

• First Aid/CPR certification, preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and field experience will also be considered.
• Must be able to pass livescan background check for work occurring on active school sites.

Expectations:

• Own the site—be the leader on all field-related matters

• Build and mentor your team; invest in their growth

• Plan ahead, execute with discipline, and resolve issues before they become problems

• Represent Eastern with integrity, professionalism, and pride

• Build Brilliantly—deliver a high-performing project and enjoy the journey

Employment Details

• Full-Time, Salaried 

• Location: Onsite – Salinas, CA

Benefits

• Up to 85% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% 

• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO) - We offer a Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO) program to support work-life balance. Employees may request time off in advance through the company system, with manager approval based on business needs

• Plum Benefits: Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and lifestyle experiences
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Physical Requirements

• Workin both office and construction site environments.

• Traverse active construction sites for extended periods, up to ahalf mileper day.

• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.

• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl during site visits and inspections.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO

Eastern Commercial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.