Construction Superintendent - Santa Barbara, CA

The Pacific Companies; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in affordable housing is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee multifamily projects in California. This role involves managing construction schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and leading subcontractor teams to deliver high-quality results. With a robust pipeline of projects and a commitment to superior compensation, this opportunity offers a long-term career path in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent.
• Deep knowledge of construction industry standards and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities and ensure compliance with budget.
• Supervise and coordinate all trade contractors on-site.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Scheduling

Safety Program Leadership

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational Systems

Job description

Idaho Pacific West Builders, of The Pacific Companies, has grown to be one of the largest affordable housing general contractors in California, with over $1B in contracts. Due to our pipeline of 90+ projects, including 12,000+ units, over the next 3-5 years, we are seeking accomplished multifamily superintendents. We offer long-term careers, steady workflow, and an incentive structure that results in superior compensation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Superintendent for our Santa Barbara, CA project.

Responsibilities:

1. Hold pre-construction tactics (Plan Constructability Review, Site Logistics, and Schedule Coordination)
2. Manage commitments effectively—make requests, hold promises, gather assertions, provide assessments
3. Create, maintain, and enforce a safe jobsite environment
4. Produce, maintain, and execute schedules
5. Help ensure compliance with budget
6. Supervise and coordinate all construction activities, including trade contractors
7. Ensure project materials and workmanship meet quality standards and design requirements
8. Obtain necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, authorities, and clients
9. Advise project manager of potential issues impacting budget, schedule, quality, and safety
10. Maintain project tactics, schedule, 3-week look-ahead, and daily reports

Qualifications:

1. 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent
2. Experience in Multi-Family Unit Construction
3. Experience in Vertical Concrete Apprenticeship or related trades (helpful or preferred)
4. Deep knowledge of construction industry standards, plans, materials, methods, and procedures
5. Proven ability to lead safety programs on-site
6. Experience leading large subcontractor teams
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems
8. Experience assessing trade performance
9. Knowledge of required inspections
10. Problem-solving skills at the field level and escalation when necessary
11. Experience with project schedule critical path management
12. Ability to schedule, monitor, and forecast resources efficiently

Our team and vertically integrated approach have delivered over 200 successful projects across the western US, valued at over $1.5 billion, including multifamily, charter schools, and special-use projects, satisfying residents, investors, and communities.