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Position Overview The Superintendent is responsible for leading all day-to-day field operations for Class A commercial office tenant improvement and renovation projects. This position will manage projects from demolition and mobilization through construction, finishes, punch list, and final turnover. The ideal candidate has a strong background specifically in high-end commercial interiors, office renovations, and tenant improvements, with experience working in Class A office buildings and high-rise environments. This role requires a Superintendent who understands the unique challenges of interior construction, including occupied buildings, tight schedules, complex logistics, premium finishes, MEP coordination, building management requirements, and maintaining a clean and professional jobsite. Key Responsibilities Manage daily field operations for Class A commercial office tenant improvement and renovation projects. Lead projects from demolition and initial site preparation through build-out, punch list, closeout, and client turnover. Coordinate all subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and field personnel. Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules to ensure project milestones and completion dates are achieved. Coordinate construction activities with the overall master project schedule. Manage projects involving occupied buildings and minimize disruption to existing tenants and building operations. Coordinate off-hours, weekend, phased, and occupied-space construction when required. Manage demolition, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, millwork, glazing, doors and hardware, painting, specialty finishes, and other interior scopes. Coordinate HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, low-voltage, lighting, controls, and other MEP systems. Oversee installation of high-end architectural finishes and ensure workmanship meets project expectations. Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications to identify potential field conflicts and constructability concerns. Coordinate closely with Project Managers regarding RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, long-lead materials, and schedule impacts. Conduct subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and daily field planning. Coordinate with property management, building engineers, landlords, architects, consultants, and client representatives. Manage building access, loading dock schedules, elevators, material deliveries, shutdowns, and site logistics. Maintain clean, organized, safe, and professional jobsites appropriate for Class A commercial environments. Monitor subcontractor manpower, productivity, quality, and schedule performance. Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and building department requirements. Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photographs, manpower records, and field documentation. Identify potential delays and field issues early and develop solutions to maintain the project schedule. Manage punch lists and ensure timely completion of corrective work. Oversee final inspections, client walkthroughs, turnover, and project closeout. Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent within commercial construction. Strong commercial office tenant improvement and renovation experience required. Experience with Class A office interiors and high-rise construction environments strongly preferred. Experience managing high-end interior build-outs from demolition through final turnover. Strong understanding of commercial interior construction sequencing. Experience working in occupied buildings and coordinating construction around existing tenants and building operations. Strong knowledge of interior finishes, drywall, ceilings, flooring, millwork, glazing, doors and hardware, and MEP systems. Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors within tight and highly sequenced project schedules. Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety drawings. Strong scheduling and short-term planning capabilities. Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and site logistics. Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to professionally interact with clients, architects, property managers, building engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi-floor Class A office renovations and tenant improvements. Experience with large corporate office build-outs and headquarters renovations. Experience working within occupied high-rise buildings. Experience managing phased construction and aggressive schedules. Experience with high-end architectural finishes, custom millwork, specialty ceilings, architectural glass, lighting, and premium finish packages. Experience coordinating complex MEP upgrades within existing buildings. Familiarity with building shutdowns, after-hours work, elevator coordination, loading dock restrictions, and high-rise logistics. Experience with structural modifications associated with commercial renovations is a plus. Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and other construction management platforms. OSHA 30 certification preferred. First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
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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