General Superintendent - Los Angeles

Fluor Corporation; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a General Superintendent to manage all field operations on a project up to $100M on-site daily. The role drives safety culture, coordination among trades, and adherence to the project schedule.

The candidate will oversee budgeting for general conditions, manage subcontractor scopes, and communicate plans with owners and stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 10–15 years of experience on large-scale projects ($30–$100M) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role.
• OSHA 30-hour certified.
• STS-C Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to meet the project schedule.
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan for field changes.
• Maintains understanding of contract documents to anticipate problems.
• Acts as primary safety representative and enforces safety compliance.
• Leads contractor meetings and maintains daily reports and construction schedule.
• Develops the Quality in Construction plan and ensures updates are implemented.
• Trains direct reports and participates in buyout and preconstruction activities.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Job description

Job details

Start date 03 August 2026

Location Los Angeles

Job type Permanent

Discipline Construction Management and Commissioning

Reference 168779

Job Function General Superintendent

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Our client is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on a project up to $100M. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
• Develops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnel
• Conducts maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns and tie-ins
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
• Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changes
• Manages material and crew needs
• Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Assists in development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plans
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position as the “Builder of Choice”
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years of experience on $30-$100 million education/healthcare/public/commerical construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools
• Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Must have experience supervising a project team

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.