Commercial Construction Superintendent

Trueline; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and gas card

Two weeks of paid time off, one week.

Medical coverage with an employeron8

401(k) plan

Job summary

Trueline Publishing, LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial tenant improvements, renovations, and select ground-up projects from mobilization through turnover. This hands-on role emphasizes coordinating trades, solving field problems, and keeping owners and teams informed.

You’ll mentor other superintendents as the team grows toward a Lead Superintendent role, with a base salary range of $120,000–$160,000 per year and

Qualifications

• Commercial general contracting experience from mobilization to turnover.
• Experience leading tenant improvements, renovations, or commercial ground-up projects ($2M–$15M).
• Strong scheduling, subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality control.
• Clear communication with owners, PMs and trade partners; mentoring field staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite operations from mobilization through inspections, punch list, and turnover.
• Build and manage look-ahead schedules, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, adjust sequencing as needed.
• Lead jobsite safety, enforce site expectations, address issues promptly.
• Coordinate with project managers, owners, inspectors, and trade partners to communicate progress and quality.
• Provide input during bidding and preconstruction on schedule, phasing, site logistics, and constructability.
• Coach field team members and develop consistent practices as the team grows.

Skills

General contracting

Tenant improvements

Ground-up construction

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Jobsite safety

Quality control

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Commercial Construction Superintendent

San Diego, CA | On-site at project jobsites

Base salary
$120,000–$160,000 per year

Trueline is recruiting a Commercial Construction Superintendent for a growing San Diego general contractor. You’ll lead field operations on commercial tenant improvements, renovations, and select ground-up projects, from mobilization through turnover.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys coordinating trades, solving field problems, and keeping owners and project teams informed. As the company takes on larger projects and expands its field team, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor other superintendents and grow toward a Lead Superintendent role.

What you’ll do

• Lead daily jobsite operations from mobilization through inspections, punch list, and turnover.
• Build and manage look‑ahead schedules, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, and adjust sequencing when conditions change.
• Lead jobsite safety, enforce site expectations, and address issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with project managers, owners, inspectors, and trade partners to communicate progress, resolve field issues, and maintain quality.
• Provide input during bidding and preconstruction on schedule, phasing, site logistics, and constructability.
• Coach field team members and help develop consistent practices as the team grows.

What you’ll bring

• Commercial general contracting experience with responsibility for running a jobsite from start to finish.
• Experience leading tenant improvements, renovations, or commercial ground‑up construction. Projects in the $2 million to $15 million range are especially relevant.
• Strong scheduling, subcontractor coordination, jobsite safety, and quality control skills.
• Clear communication with owners, project managers, and trade partners, especially when priorities or schedules change.
• An interest in mentoring others and taking on more field leadership as the company grows.

OSHA 30, preconstruction involvement, experience mentoring field staff, and knowledge of commercial interior finishes are preferred.

Benefits

• Company truck and gas card
• Two weeks of paid time off, one week of sick time, and paid holidays
• Medical coverage with an employer contribution
• 401(k) plan