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Balfour Beatty, Inc.

Superintendent - LA

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A Construction Superintendent runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.

$121,760 / year median in California

-2% projected decline

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Superintendent
  • LA Req #982 El Segundo, CA, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (
LSE:
BBY). Our Benefits Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more! Summary Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Superintendent to work on various projects for the Los Angeles market. The Superintendent is responsible for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors' work. Responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the job site, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant superintendents and other field personnel.
Essential Functions Safety:
ZERO HARM
Lead, Oversee and Educate Owners, Subcontractors, Team Members and Community on the Zero Harm safety culture and its benefits. Perform project safety walks. Lead in project safety meetings. Lead Safety Stand downs, tool box talks and etc. Participate in incident investigations Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and project execution. Develop and maintain strong with new and existing clients, construction managers, architects/ engineers, subcontractors, key stakes holders and community. Prepare operations-related components of proposals and presentations Lead construction delivery portions of presentations Project Financial Responsibility to ensure a project is delivered with Budget .
  • Assist in Project Cost Projection and Financial Reporting (Monthly , Quarterly and Yearly), Budget Reviews Review and approve monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications Communicate with Project Manager on Potential extra charges and proper Cost Event tracking and Notifications. Change Order negotiations. Preconstruction
  • Assists with Estimates Assist with Constructability/ Value Engineering, Create and update Phase and Site Logistic plans Create Overall Project schedule Assist in the creation of project GC and GR budgets, Staff Planning, Assist in Scope Writing Review of Owner Contract. Identify Risk Participate in Preconstruction Meeting with Owner and Subcontractors and etc. Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop the Overall Project Plan, Phasing, Logistics Milestones and Schedule Perform schedule updates (prefer P6 experience
  • Monthly Updates, 3 week look ahead, etc Lead pull planning sessions with subcontractors and other key stakeholders Delay tracking and Notifications. Time Impact Analysis Development Procurement Tracking Ability to Identify, Navigate and negotiation schedule roadblocks and etc. Cost Loaded Schedule experience is a plus. Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out Co
  • Lead with Project Manager Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) and Key Stake Holder meetings Lead weekly subcontractor meetings Participate Monthly Project Reporting (MPR) preparation and discussions Communicate job needs / issues up as necessary Lead the Project Quality Control Program, Preconstruction Meeting, first work inspections and etc.
Assist in closeout of project, subcontractors and vendors. Lead project punch-list completion Obtain certificate of occupancy and government approvals Build Effective Teams, Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development. Mentor, train and develop salary personnel in all aspects of their careers. Provide timely feedback and ensure that employees participate in the performance review process. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Ten years or more of commercial construction field experience on K-12 and or Higher ED Construction. Both are not required Five to 10 years of direct supervisory experience related to staff and subcontractor management. Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook). Creating and maintain schedules in P6 is a plus. Ability to read plans and specs. OSHA 30 Preferred Experience DSA/Public Works experience DBIA and CCM Professional Certifications (preferred but not required) CIESC Certification (preferred but not required) The base compensation range for the role of Superintendent in El Segundo, CA posted above is $120,000 to $160,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. Job Details Job Family
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