Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The Construction Superintendent leads day-to-day field operations on commercial office projects ranging from $200,000 to $10 million. The Superintendent generally leads one primary jobsite and may oversee or support additional projects depending on project size and schedule. As WP LP's field leader, you are accountable for safety, quality, schedule, subcontractor performance, and orderly jobsite operations.

You will work closely with project managers, project engineers, architects, inspectors, property managers, building teams, and subcontractors. The Superintendent reports to the Project Manager, with regular coordination and direct access to the company principal. The position is field-based, with regular check-ins at our office.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction and planning

Review drawings and specifications for constructability, field conflicts, and scope gaps before work begins.

Walk existing conditions and assist the Project Manager in validating subcontractor scopes and bids.

Build and maintain the field schedule, logistics plan, site-specific safety plan, and three-week look-ahead schedule.

Coordinate site access, parking, deliveries, shutdowns, and building rules with property managers and building teams.

Project execution

Run daily field operations and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.

Schedule and sequence trades, coordinate manpower, and communicate near-term constraints and milestones.

Inspect work in progress for quality and conformance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and site requirements.

Prepare daily reports documenting manpower, progress photographs, deliveries, weather, inspections, and field issues.

Identify field conflicts, draft RFIs, and document potential changes for timely review by the Project Manager.

Coordinate tenant requirements, including IT/AV, furniture, access, and move-in dates.

Plan and coordinate phased work, shutdowns, noise-producing activities, deliveries, and after-hours work to minimize disruption to occupied buildings and neighboring tenants.

Build productive working relationships with clients, property managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and project partners.

Safety and compliance

Promote and uphold WP LP's safety program and applicable Cal/OSHA requirements on every jobsite, including weekly toolbox talks.

Stop or correct unsafe work, deficient workmanship, and work that does not conform to approved plans, specifications, or site requirements.

Schedule and attend city and special inspections and maintain current inspection records.

Enforce field compliance with California Title 24, ADA/CBC accessibility requirements, approved plans, and applicable local codes.

Confirm subcontractors follow site-specific safety practices, PPE requirements, and building policies.

Closeout

Drive punch-list completion, final inspections, commissioning activities, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements.

Verify that as-built markups, attic stock, operation and maintenance materials, warranties, and other closeout items are complete and delivered.

Walk the completed space with the owner at turnover and coordinate warranty work and outstanding corrective items.

Qualifications

Required

Seven or more years of commercial construction experience, including at least three years independently leading field operations as a Superintendent or experienced Assistant Superintendent.

Demonstrated experience running commercial office or tenant-improvement projects for a general contractor.

Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, building codes, field documentation, and jobsite logistics.

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

Proficiency with Procore or comparable construction-management software, Bluebeam, and mobile field-reporting tools for daily reports, progress photographs, drawings, RFIs, and punch lists.

OSHA 30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within an established period following hire, and a demonstrated commitment to proactive jobsite safety, documentation, and enforcement.

Clear, professional communication with project teams, subcontractors, inspectors, property managers, and clients.

Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation between jobsites.

Preferred

Trade background in carpentry, framing, or drywall, or a degree in Construction Management.

Experience with Bay Area inspection processes and building department staff.

First Aid/CPR certification.

Experience with occupied buildings, phased construction, after-hours work, and active commercial properties.

Background with a small or mid-size general contractor where team members take on broad responsibility.