Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent Confidential Newport Beach, CA Job Details Full-time Up to $145,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Microsoft Word Electrical blueprint reading Microsoft Excel Contractor management Interpersonal skills Construction management software Construction drawing review Attention to detail Managing projects Full Job Description

ABOUT MHC

Mike Holland Construction is a premier high-end residential general contractor based in Orange County, California. We specialize in luxury remodels, ADUs, and ground-up multi-family construction. We build relationships as carefully as we build projects — and we're looking for a Superintendent who shares that philosophy. We are only interested in long-term, career-minded professionals who take pride in their work and bring the same level of professionalism to every project, whether it's a $300K ADU or a $5M multi-family build.

THE ROLE

As Superintendent of our ADU & Multi-Family Division, you will be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for the daily execution, safety, quality, and schedule performance across multiple concurrent projects. You will be the face of MHC in the field — representing our standards with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors every single day.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Leadership & Coordination

• Manage daily field operations across multiple ADU and multi-family projects simultaneously
• Walk all active job sites daily to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors, consultants, and material vendors in the critical path to ensure on-time delivery
• Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings and job site safety meetings
• Ensure each subcontractor fully executes and complies with their contracted scope of work
• Issue notices of non-compliance immediately when quality, safety, or schedule standards are not met Quality Control
• Perform rigorous quality control inspections throughout all phases of construction
• Identify and document deficiencies; ensure corrections are completed before work advances
• Manage project punch lists from identification through completion
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil construction drawings to verify work in the field Permitting & Inspections
• Coordinate all required inspections with local jurisdictions, including building, fire, planning, and public works
• Maintain strong working relationships with building inspectors and code enforcement officers across Orange County municipalities
• Interface with city officials and plan checkers as needed to advance permit approvals and resolve field corrections Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain detailed daily logs with photo documentation in BuilderTrend — every day, every project, no exceptions
• Communicate ASIs, RFIs, submittals, and schedule changes clearly and promptly to the project management team
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and escalate immediately with proposed solutions
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites at all times Client & Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the primary field point of contact for clients, maintaining a professional, polished, and solutions-oriented presence at all times
• Partner with the Project Manager on budget tracking, client-facing schedule updates, and change order coordination

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Superintendent for a licensed General Contractor
• Proven experience managing ADU projects, multi-family construction, or high-density residential — experience with all three is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or communication
• Extensive experience working within Orange County municipalities — you know the inspectors, the quirks, and how to get projects through
• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, civil, and MEP construction drawings
• Proficiency in BuilderTrend (or comparable construction management software), Microsoft Word, and Excel Key Attributes
• Exceptionally organized — you manage competing priorities without letting anything slip through the cracks
• Clear, concise written and verbal communicator — your daily logs and emails reflect the same professionalism you bring in person
• Articulate, polished, and composed with clients — you know how to deliver difficult news without creating panic
• Natural leader who earns the respect of subcontractors and inspectors through consistency and follow-through
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven — you don't cut corners and you don't miss dates
• Dependable team player who brings solutions, not problems
• Safety-first mindset — you identify and correct hazards before they become incidents
• Ability to build and maintain strong rapport with clients, subcontractors, and team members

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary:

  Up to $145,000, including performance bonus, commensurate with experience

• Schedule:

  Monday-Friday, full-time

• Benefits:

  Paid time off

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Location:

Orange County, CA — in-person, field-based role

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Experience:

Residential Construction:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person