General Superintendent - Los Angeles

Michael Page; California; On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $190,000

Vehicle allowance

Health insurance (employer paid)

PTO

401k with match

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a General Superintendent to lead field operations on multiple Los Angeles-area projects for a rapidly growing Southern California commercial general contractor. The role emphasizes safety, quality, scheduling, and strong relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of commercial construction experience, oversee multiple projects, and mentor field staff while traveling between sites across the LA market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience as Superintendent or senior field leadership.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects or Superintendents.
• Background in ground-up, tenant improvement, renovation or retrofit projects.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, site logistics, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple Los Angeles-area projects.
• Mentor and develop Superintendents and field personnel.
• Establish and maintain high standards for safety, quality, scheduling, and production.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Executives to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Review project plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors and resolve field conflicts before they impact schedule or budget.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks and provide proactive direction to field teams.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions with the project team.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and company standards.
• Assist with project planning, logistics, sequencing, and constructability.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Help standardize best practices and construction processes across the Los Angeles office.
• Participate in preconstruction and project turnover activities when appropriate.
• Provide leadership during challenging project situations and help drive projects through successful completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Safety

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Budget and cost control

Field operations

Job description

A rapidly growing Southern California commercial general contractor is looking to add a General Superintendent to its Los Angeles team. The company has established offices across Southern California and Arizona and has built a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial projects while maintaining a highly relationship-driven approach with clients, architects, and trade partners.

The company specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and renovations/retrofits, with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, life sciences, corporate and creative office, industrial, entertainment/studio, education, retail, and hospitality.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where the General Superintendent will have significant influence over field operations, team development, project execution, and the continued growth of the Los Angeles office.

Description

10+ years of commercial construction experience, with significant experience in a Superintendent or senior field leadership capacity.

Previous experience overseeing multiple commercial projects and/or Superintendents.

Strong background with commercial construction, including ground-up, tenant improvement, renovation, or retrofit projects.

Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, site logistics, safety, and quality.

Strong understanding of construction documents, sequencing, and means and methods.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external project partners.

Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to construction management.

Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial commercial GC environment is strongly preferred.

Ability to travel between projects throughout the Los Angeles market as needed.

Profile

Provide overall leadership and oversight of field operations across multiple Los Angeles-area projects.

Support, mentor, and develop Superintendents and other field personnel.

Establish and maintain high standards for safety, quality, scheduling, and production.

Work closely with Project Managers and Project Executives to develop and maintain project schedules.

Review project plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documentation.

Coordinate subcontractors and resolve field conflicts before they impact schedule or budget.

Conduct regular jobsite walks and provide proactive direction to field teams.

Identify potential project risks and develop solutions with the project team.

Ensure work is being performed in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and company standards.

Assist with project planning, logistics, sequencing, and constructability.

Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners.

Help standardize best practices and construction processes across the Los Angeles office.

Participate in preconstruction and project turnover activities when appropriate.

Provide leadership during challenging project situations and help drive projects through successful completion.

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $190,000
• Vehicle Allowance
• 100% employer paid for healthcare
• PTO
• 401k with match
  

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