Superintendent – High-End Residential Construction

Overview

Superintendent - High-End Residential Construction — Christopher Gate Construction, Inc, San Francisco, CA | Full-time | Onsite

Christopher Gate Construction is a San Francisco-based builder specializing in high-end residential construction. With over 30 years of experience, we work with top architects, designers, and homeowners to turn their design visions into reality. Expertise, teamwork, communication, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. As we grow, we are intentionally raising the bar on organization, communication, and predictability across our projects.

Learn more about us:

Our Core Values In Action Fairness;
Personal Growth;
Accountability;
Life is Short;
Responsibility.

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on high-end residential projects. This role is responsible for translating design intent into built reality through disciplined execution, strong trade leadership, and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.

The ideal candidate is a steady, detail-oriented field leader who runs clean, organized job sites, communicates clearly, and holds themselves—and others—to high professional standards. You understand that excellence is not achieved at punch list, but built into every phase of the project.

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through completion
• Plan and manage project sequencing, schedules, and daily work plans
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Oversee framing, structural work, and critical path activities with a deep understanding of residential construction methods
• Enforce quality control standards at every phase of construction
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites
• Enforce job-site safety protocols and company policies without exception
• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations
• Partner closely with Project Managers, vendors, inspectors, and clients to maintain alignment
• Maintain accurate daily logs, site photos, schedules, punch lists, and documentation in Procore
• Represent Chris Gate Construction professionally with clients, trades, and partners at all times

• Projects move forward with clarity, structure, and minimal rework
• Job sites are orderly, safe, and reflect a high standard of professionalism
• Subcontractors are aligned, accountable, and productive
• Quality issues are identified and resolved early - not deferred
• Management software is used consistently and accurately as the source of truth
• Clients and internal teams trust your judgment, communication, and leadership

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on high-end residential projects
• Strong technical knowledge of framing, sequencing, and residential construction best practices
• Proven experience using Procore for daily logs, photos, schedules, RFIs, and coordination
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trades and overlapping schedules
• High attention to detail with a proactive quality mindset
• Clear, professional communication and confident field leadership
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• The opportunity to build architecturally significant, high-quality homes
• A professional team that values expertise, teamwork, communication, and integrity
• Long-term growth with a respected, well-established builder

If you are a Superintendent who believes great projects are built through discipline, clarity, and steady leadership, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Please submit your resume along with a brief note outlining why this role aligns with how you prefer to run projects.

Salary: $115000 - $135000 per year

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