Construction Superintendent

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Stock option grants (coming soon)

Job summary

CHAOS Industries seeks a hands-on Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of build-outs, tenant improvements, and capital projects across its manufacturing, lab, and office facilities. The role requires regular travel across CHAOS’s portfolio to oversee concurrent projects and build robust construction standards.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of field leadership on commercial/industrial projects, strong code knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades with minimal

Qualifications

• 10+ to 15+ years experience as a construction superintendent or equivalent field leadership on commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvements and capital build-outs from pre-construction through closeout.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and permit/AHJ processes.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple trades on concurrent job sites.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field execution of construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects across CHAOS’s manufacturing, lab, and office facilities.
• Serve as primary on-site point of contact for general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers; run pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Review and enforce adherence to construction documents, specifications, applicable building codes and local AHJ/permit requirements.
• Track project schedules and budgets; flag risks, delays, and change orders to the Director of Facilities and executive stakeholders with supporting documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and quality control walkthroughs; maintain punch lists through substantial completion and final closeout.
• Coordinate job site safety compliance (OSHA, EHS protocols) and enforce contractor safety plans across active work areas.
• Partner with the FM SME superintendent group to sequence trade work and validate building systems tie-ins during construction.
• Coordinate with EHS/Compliance and cleared personnel on any build requirements touching secure or classified spaces, without independently managing classified scope.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready project documentation: contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, inspection records, and closeout packages.
• Support acquisition due diligence and onboarding of new sites by assessing physical condition, code compliance gaps, and buildout scope.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction management

Read blueprints/drawings

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Coordination of trades

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

BAS/BMS systems

Job description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

Role Overview:

We're looking for a hands‑on Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of build‑outs, tenant improvements, and capital projects across CHAOS’s entire multi‑site manufacturing, lab, and office portfolio. This role requires regular travel across CHAOS’s portfolio of sites to oversee concurrent projects, with time allocated based on active job site needs. The ideal candidate thrives managing multiple concurrent job sites in a fast‑scaling environment, brings deep trade and code knowledge, and can operate with minimal existing infrastructure while helping build the FM program’s construction standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day field execution of construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects across CHAOS’s manufacturing, lab, and office facilities.
• Serve as primary on‑site point of contact for general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers; run pre‑construction, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Review and enforce adherence to construction documents, specifications, applicable building codes and local AHJ/permit requirements.
• Track project schedules and budgets; flag risks, delays, and change orders to the Director of Facilities and executive stakeholders with supporting documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and quality control walkthroughs; maintain punch lists through substantial completion and final closeout.
• Coordinate job site safety compliance (OSHA, EHS protocols) and enforce contractor safety plans across active work areas.
• Partner with the FM SME superintendent group to sequence trade work and validate building systems tie‑ins during construction.
• Coordinate with EHS/Compliance and cleared personnel on any build requirements touching secure or classified spaces, without independently managing classified scope.
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready project documentation: contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, inspection records, and closeout packages.
• Support acquisition due diligence and onboarding of new sites by assessing physical condition, code compliance gaps, and buildout scope.
• 10-15+ years experience as a construction superintendent or equivalent field leadership role on commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvement and capital build‑out projects from pre‑construction through closeout.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and permit/AHJ processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple trades on concurrent job sites.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Regular travel required (typically 25‑50% higher during active build phases) across CHAOS’s multi‑site portfolio.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with manufacturing, lab, or cleanroom environments.
• Experience working on defense, government, or other secure‑facility contractor sites.
• Familiarity with SCIF/ICD 705 construction requirements or willingness to work alongside cleared personnel on secure builds.
• Experience coordinating BAS/BMS and controls contractors on mechanical/electrical systems tie‑ins.
• Experience with construction project management.
• Eligibility for a U.S government security clearance.

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

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