General Superintendent

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Location This position is in office, non-remote, in our Carlsbad location.

Compensation $150,000 to $175,000 per year

Reports To VP of Construction

Job Description

Sun Country Builders is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for field operations. This role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with company quality standards throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Leadership

• Provide leadership, oversight, and support for field operations across multiple active construction projects.
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, productivity, schedule adherence, and overall field performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards.
• Support field teams in resolving construction challenges, design conflicts, inspections, and code-related issues.
• Monitor labor productivity, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance to maximize project efficiency.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and support Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents across multiple projects.
• Conduct regular field evaluations, performance reviews, coaching sessions, and leadership development activities.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent field operations across all job sites.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and developing field personnel.
• Ensure Superintendents consistently implement Sun Country Builders' policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Construction Planning & Coordination

• Provide field expertise during preconstruction, including constructability reviews, logistics planning, scheduling, sequencing, site utilization, and subcontractor coordination.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Estimating to identify construction risks and recommend practical solutions before work begins.
• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, subcontractor meetings, and executive project reviews as needed.
• Assist Project Managers in developing recovery plans when schedules or production goals are impacted.

Safety & Quality Management

• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, SWPPP requirements, IIPP policies, and company safety programs.
• Conduct regular field safety observations and support corrective actions when necessary.
• Monitor construction quality to ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, and company standards.
• Support quality control inspections, punch list completion, project turnover, and warranty activities.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize field operations by promoting best practices, consistency, and operational excellence across all projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve field productivity, scheduling, communication, and construction methods.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging construction technologies, equipment, and field management tools.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Construction regarding project performance, staffing, safety, and operational needs.
• Provide timely project status updates and recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible field supervision experience with a commercial or multi-family general contractor.
• Minimum 5 years supervising Superintendents or managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations, SWPPP requirements, IIPP policies, and applicable building codes.
• Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring construction professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with affordable housing and publicly funded construction projects
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience with Type V wood-frame construction
• Knowledge of California building codes and inspection requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel to active construction sites.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and perform site inspections.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment.

Sun Country Builders (“SCB”) is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to complying with all laws providing equal employment opportunities. SCB makes employment decisions such as hiring based on a candidate’s merit and our business necessity.

SCB encourages qualified applicants from every walk of life to apply as we continue to build our workforce where each employee’s uniqueness strengthens our culture of inclusiveness.

More About Sun Country Builders

Sun Country Builders was founded and incorporated in 1979, and has been in business continuously since then, with no change in name, licenses, or owner. Sun Country holds California B (General Contractor), C-5 (Framing & Rough Carpentry) and C-8 (Concrete) licenses. The firm’s primary area of work is multi-family housing, most typically of Type-V construction, either with or without structured parking.

Sun Country Builders has worked more than once for almost every one of our clients. One key developer client has brought us back dozens of times, with further projects in the pipeline. We’re extraordinarily disciplined, extraordinarily client-oriented, and we act out of a belief that we owe our developers a fiduciary duty, in the old-fashioned and true sense of the term. Come join the team!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.