Construction Project Superintendent

Oakha; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Housing Authority is seeking a Construction Project Superintendent in Oakland, CA to coordinate and supervise renovation and reconstruction work on housing units and facilities. The role requires managing schedules, budgets, and compliance with City codes and Authority policies.

The position carries a full-time salary with competitive benefits; requires a high school diploma with construction-related training and five years of full-time construction experience along with a valid CA

Qualifications

• High school diploma with vocational, technical school training in a construction-related field.
• Five years of full-time exposure to all phases of construction processes.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate among consultants, contractors, and the Housing Authority through renovation and reconstruction projects.
• Prepare detailed specifications and estimates.
• Research and select materials; direct and supervise workers in repair and maintenance.
• Develop project specifications and budgets.
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors, and other parties to develop schedules.
• Participate in bid preparation, bid evaluations, and related processes.
• Inspect projects in progress and at completion for conformance and acceptance.
• Prepare correspondence and reports on assigned projects.
• Review plans and calculations for compliance with codes and Housing Authority policy.
• Supervise construction inspectors as assigned.

Education

High school diploma with vocational, technical school training in a construction-related field

Job description

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Full Time Salary Professional Oakland, CA, US 2 Attachments

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1389

Salary Range: $124,154.68 To $137,105.80 Annually

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

Salary: $4,775.18 to $5,273.30 / Biweekly

$124,154.68 - $137,105.80 / Annually

CLOSING DATE/TIME: Friday, September 4th 2026 by 8:59pm PST

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Capital Improvements or the Director of Capital Improvements, coordinates, supervises, and inspects work performed on a variety of renovation and reconstruction projects, including the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, and structures, and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates among consultants, contractors, and the Housing Authority, and follows up through the renovation and reconstruction process; and
• May prepare detailed specifications and estimates; and
• Researches and selects materials, plans, directs, inspects, and supervises the work of a group of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment; and
• Assists with developing specifications and budgets for projects; and
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors, and other involved parties to develop schedules; and
• Mayparticipate in a variety of technical processes, including bid preparation, agenda, and bid evaluations; and
• Inspects projects in progress and at completion for final acceptance of conformance and design; and
• Prepares correspondence and reports on assigned projects; and
• Examines plans, calculations, and specifications of complex projects for compliance with City regulatory codes, ordinances, and Housing Authority policy; and
• Supervises construction inspector(s) as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma with vocational, technical school training in a construction-related field; and

Five years of full-time exposure to all phases of construction processes.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

AND

Possession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF : a wide range of current architectural principles and practices, building and construction methods; City building codes and regulations; basic concepts of the architectural decision and construction processes.

SKILL IN : preparing and developing specifications; making field inspections and filing reports; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building construction, renovation work; methods used in requisitioning, receiving, checking, storing, and issuing materials and supplies. Coordinate and meet with consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and groups.

ABILITY TO : organize and coordinate work in order to effectively utilize staff resources and to supervise and inspect the work of the building trades of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, residents, contractors, and developers; analyze situations accurately and take timely, effective and independent action; prepare reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities); facilitate programs and policy development; represent the Authority in technical negotiations with contractors, residents, and other community groups; make public presentations; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.

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• Job Announcement Benefits Information.pdf
• Job Announcement Additional Information.pdf