Construction Superintendent

RIMEPRO INC

Union City (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses paid twice annually

Company truck with maintenance and gas

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-provided laptop, iPad, and iPh

Job summary

RIMEPRO Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for life science, laboratory, and commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The role requires hands-on management from mobilization to turnover and strong coordination with subcontractors and project teams. You will oversee safety, scheduling, quality, and field operations, with travel between Bay Area project locations and daily on-site work.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent with a general contractor.
Experience in life science, laboratory, tenant improvements, or ground-up commercial construction.
Ability to manage projects from mobilization to turnover.
Strong scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.
Cal-OSHA knowledge and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily field operations on life science, laboratory, commercial and industrial projects.
Manage activities from site mobilization through final completion and turnover.
Develop and maintain overall project schedules and look-ahead plans.
Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, materials, and site logistics.
Lead subcontractor meetings and track milestones.
Coordinate complex MEP systems, lab infrastructure, interiors and structures.
Review drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Work with PMs on budgets, scope, and project requirements.
Identify constructability issues and recovery plans for delays.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and agencies to resolve field issues.
Conduct safety meetings, site walks, and quality-control inspections.
Ensure inspections and approvals are completed; manage closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Tools

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Summary

We are actively recruiting an experienced Construction Superintendent for an established general contractor specializing in life science, laboratory construction, commercial tenant improvements, ground-up commercial and industrial projects, and seismic upgrades.

We are seeking a hands-on Superintendent who can independently manage projects from initial mobilization through final completion and owner turnover. The ideal candidate has a strong background in life science, laboratories, GMP manufacturing facilities, commercial tenant improvements, or ground-up commercial construction, with experience managing subcontractors, schedules, safety, quality, and daily field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily field operations on life science, laboratory, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
Manage construction activities from site mobilization through final completion and owner turnover.
Develop and maintain overall project schedules, two-week updates, look-ahead schedules, and trade sequencing.
Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, materials, equipment, inspections, and site logistics.
Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain project milestones.
Coordinate complex MEP systems, laboratory infrastructure, structural work, interiors, and specialty installations.
Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Work closely with Project Managers to review budgets, scope inclusions, exclusions, and project requirements.
Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential project delays.
Develop recovery plans when schedules fall behind.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and municipal agencies to resolve field issues.
Conduct regular jobsite walks, safety meetings, and quality-control inspections.
Coordinate city inspections, third-party testing, and required approvals.
Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and construction progress updates.
Ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Manage punch lists, final inspections, site demobilization, and project closeout.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent with a general contractor.
Life science, laboratory, commercial tenant improvement, or ground-up commercial construction experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing projects from initial mobilization through final completion.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and maintaining demanding construction schedules.
Knowledge of complex MEP systems, laboratory construction, commercial interiors, and structural systems.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
Strong knowledge of Cal-OSHA regulations, quality control, and jobsite safety requirements.
Experience working on construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PlanGrid, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to work on-site daily and travel between Bay Area project locations.