Superintendent, Construction

Job Title:

Construction Superintendent

Job Description

This Construction Superintendent role oversees field operations for a robust pipeline of multifamily and related projects in the San Jose and Daly City areas. The Superintendent manages day-to-day construction activities, leads subcontractors and field personnel, and owns the project schedule and execution while working closely with Project Managers and Project Executives. When not assigned to an active jobsite, the Superintendent contributes to preconstruction efforts through constructability reviews and schedule development, ensuring projects are well planned and ready for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and oversee daily field construction activities on multifamily and related projects.

+ Manage subcontractors and field personnel to ensure high-quality, timely work.

+ Maintain, drive, and own the construction schedule from start to finish.

+ Coordinate upcoming work, project milestones, and critical path activities.

+ Conduct constructability reviews to identify risks and opportunities before and during construction.

+ Develop and update detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.

+ Communicate effectively and consistently with project management and executive teams.

+ Independently handle email communication, scheduling tasks, and project documentation.

+ Support preconstruction activities, including project planning and schedule drafting, between active projects.

+ Ensure field operations align with project goals, safety standards, and contractual requirements.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders on specialized projects such as transit-oriented developments, workforce housing, and education-related facilities.

+ Monitor progress on rehabilitation and new construction projects and proactively resolve field issues.

+ Coordinate inspections, deliveries, and site logistics to keep work progressing smoothly.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in multifamily construction, including field oversight of housing projects.

+ Demonstrated Superintendent or field leadership experience on ground-up or rehabilitation projects.

+ Strong subcontractor management skills, including coordination and performance oversight.

+ Hands-on experience with construction scheduling and schedule control.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Project for creating and maintaining construction schedules.

+ Strong computer skills and documentation proficiency, including email and digital recordkeeping.

+ Ability to operate independently in the field without relying on others for technical or administrative tasks.

+ Capability to run the field, manage subcontractors, and own the schedule with minimal supervision.

+ Comfort working on complex projects such as transit-oriented developments and workforce housing.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in multifamily construction is preferred, with familiarity in both rehabilitation and new construction.

+ Experienced commercial Superintendents who understand multifamily construction are strongly considered.

+ Candidates with significant commercial construction experience who can adapt to multifamily work are welcome.

+ Less-experienced Superintendents may be considered if they are highly proficient with technology and can independently manage scheduling, email, and computer-based tasks.

+ Experience collaborating with public entities or school districts on construction projects is beneficial.

+ Exposure to design-build project delivery is a plus.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and documentation.

+ Clear, professional communication skills with field teams, project management, and executives.

+ Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Work Environment

This role is 100% field-based and on-site once assigned to an active project, with work primarily located in the San Jose and Daly City areas. The Superintendent spends the majority of time on job sites overseeing multifamily housing projects, including a three-building rehabilitation project, a large transit-oriented development of approximately 100 family housing units, a 67-unit workforce housing project, and additional multifamily and design-build initiatives, some in collaboration with a school district.

The environment is hands-on and operations-focused, requiring frequent interaction with subcontractors, field personnel, and project stakeholders. The position offers a strong upcoming project pipeline, exposure to multifamily…