K-12 Ground-Up Construction Superintendent

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up K-12 projects in the Redding, CA market.

This hands-on leadership role manages day-to-day site operations, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, maintains schedules, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures project delivery per contract requirements on occupied public-sector sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction field experience.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing complex commercial projects.
• K-12 school construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with public works or other highly regulated construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project completion.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain short-term and master project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor progress against schedule, plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required agency approvals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional jobsite in accordance with company and OSHA requirements.
• Lead weekly subcontractor coordination and scheduling meetings.
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders for field impacts.
• Identify potential scheduling, coordination, and constructability issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, manpower tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, inspectors, school district representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure construction conforms to contract documents.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, commissioning, inspections, and turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Site safety

Subcontractor coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Reading drawings

Construction management software

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up K-12 projects in the Redding, CA market.

This hands-on leadership role manages day-to-day site operations, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, maintains schedules, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures project delivery per contract requirements on occupied public-sector sites.