Construction Superintendent

Summary

We are actively recruiting an experienced Construction Superintendent for an established general contractor specializing in life science, laboratory construction, commercial tenant improvements, ground-up commercial and industrial projects, and seismic upgrades.

We are seeking a hands-on Superintendent who can independently manage projects from initial mobilization through final completion and owner turnover. The ideal candidate has a strong background in life science, laboratories, GMP manufacturing facilities, commercial tenant improvements, or ground-up commercial construction, with experience managing subcontractors, schedules, safety, quality, and daily field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on life science, laboratory, commercial, and industrial construction projects.

• Manage construction activities from site mobilization through final completion and owner turnover.

• Develop and maintain overall project schedules, two-week updates, look-ahead schedules, and trade sequencing.

• Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, materials, equipment, inspections, and site logistics.

• Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain project milestones.

• Coordinate complex MEP systems, laboratory infrastructure, structural work, interiors, and specialty installations.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.

• Work closely with Project Managers to review budgets, scope inclusions, exclusions, and project requirements.

• Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential project delays.

• Develop recovery plans when schedules fall behind.

• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and municipal agencies to resolve field issues.

• Conduct regular jobsite walks, safety meetings, and quality-control inspections.

• Coordinate city inspections, third-party testing, and required approvals.

• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and construction progress updates.

• Ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

• Manage punch lists, final inspections, site demobilization, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent with a general contractor.

• Life science, laboratory, commercial tenant improvement, or ground-up commercial construction experience strongly preferred.

• Experience managing projects from initial mobilization through final completion.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and maintaining demanding construction schedules.

• Knowledge of complex MEP systems, laboratory construction, commercial interiors, and structural systems.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

• Strong knowledge of Cal-OSHA regulations, quality control, and jobsite safety requirements.

• Experience working on construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PlanGrid, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to work on-site daily and travel between Bay Area project locations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience

• Bonuses paid twice annually

• Company truck with maintenance, insurance, and fuel covered

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

• Company-provided laptop, iPad, and iPhone

• Company credit card for business expenses

• Long-term career growth with an established commercial general contractor