Job Details

Senior Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Location: Oakland, CA | Full On-Site Role | Full Project Duration

Must Have's

• Experience as a Senior Superintendent on commercial construction projects
• Experience in field management, subcontractor supervision, and schedule oversight.

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering high-quality construction projects on time and on budget? We're looking for an experienced Senior Superintendent to oversee day-to-day operations and lead field execution on a major project in Oakland, CA.

This is a full-site role from groundbreaking to closeout. If you're ready to take charge, coordinate crews, ensure safety, and drive schedules forward, this role is for you.

About the Company

This well-established general engineering and construction firm has been building in California for over a century, with the last 50 years focused on delivering high-quality projects across multi-family housing, healthcare, education, and civic sectors. Over the past two decades, the company has specialized in affordable multi-family and senior assisted living developments, working closely with non-profit clients.

Projects typically involve 100% affordable, multi-unit housing, including high-density, 5-story Type IIIA wood or light gauge metal stud framing over 1–3 level podium decks. Scope of work often includes demolition, site remediation, ground improvements, and full construction through to certificate of occupancy and project turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all on-site field operations and the project team
• Develop and maintain a Master Schedule and 6-week look-ahead plan
• Conduct daily updates and maintain a real-time Schedule Impact Log
• Oversee jobsite logistics, manpower, subcontractor coordination, and material flow
• Facilitate all field meetings: weekly foreman meetings, pre-mobilization sessions, and coordination huddles
• Conduct daily safety inspections, enforce corrections, and mentor teams on best safety practices
• Implement and enforce a site-specific emergency action plan in collaboration with the safety team
• Ensure top-quality work with active involvement in QA/QC, RFI reviews, and constructability checks
• Coordinate with inspectors, consultants, and jurisdictional agencies to maintain compliance
• Mentor and guide the Project Engineer and Assistant Superintendent
• Manage production, site equipment, and OSHA requirements for lifts, cranes, and heavy machinery

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent on commercial construction projects
• Strong background in field management, subcontractor supervision, and schedule oversight
• Deep knowledge of safety standards and quality control procedures
• Experience working with local inspectors and managing compliance with jurisdictional agencies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to be on-site full-time for the duration of the project in Oakland, CA

Ready to take the lead on a high-impact project? Apply now to join a professional team where your leadership will make the difference from the ground up.