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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
Job Description
Superintendent RimePro Inc Monrovia, CA Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $185,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Electrical blueprint reading Residential construction project management Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Residential building construction inspection Mechanical drawings Construction drawing review Construction quality inspections Quality issues Managing construction project teams Schedule creation Construction stakeholder communication Managing teams in a construction management role Construction subcontract management Full Job Description Summary An established general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on a ground-up market-rate multifamily project. The company has a strong background in affordable housing and multifamily construction and is looking for a field leader who understands residential construction, drives schedules, and communicates effectively with owners and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate has significant experience with ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, market-rate apartments, townhomes, or walk-up developments. Strong scheduling capabilities are a major priority for this position. Key Responsibilities Lead all day-to-day field operations from mobilization through final turnover Develop, maintain, and drive the master construction schedule and short-term look-ahead schedules Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, manpower, and material deliveries Manage trade sequencing to ensure project milestones and completion dates are achieved Proactively identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans when necessary Oversee construction of townhome-style and walk-up multifamily units Coordinate units featuring ground-level garages with one to two residential stories above Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and hold trades accountable for schedule commitments Maintain quality control throughout structural, MEP, building envelope, interior, and finish phases Manage jobsite logistics, safety, inspections, and overall field productivity Maintain strong communication with ownership, Project Managers, architects, consultants, and subcontractors Provide clear project updates and ensure ownership remains informed of schedule, progress, and potential issues Manage punch lists, inspections, turnover, and final project closeout Requirements 7-10+ years of Superintendent experience with a general contractor or multifamily builder Strong ground-up multifamily construction experience required Experience with affordable housing and/or market-rate multifamily strongly preferred Experience with townhomes, walk-up apartments, garden-style, or similar multifamily construction Experience with units incorporating garages at the ground level with residential construction above Proven ability to independently run projects from ground-up construction through turnover Strong construction scheduling experience required Ability to develop and manage detailed schedules, look-aheads, sequencing plans, and recovery schedules Strong understanding of subcontractor coordination and field production Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings Strong quality control, safety, and inspection knowledge Professional and confident communication skills when working directly with owners and project stakeholders Ideal Background Affordable housing Market-rate apartments Townhome-style multifamily Walk-up or garden-style apartments Ground-up residential communities Garage-under-unit residential construction Wood-frame multifamily construction Compensation & Benefits Base compensation may vary depending on overall experience and project background Non-taxable vehicle allowance Comprehensive benefits package Long-term multifamily project pipeline