Lead Field Superintendent – Major Commercial Projects

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus incentive

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Lead impactful projects

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead high-profile commercial construction projects from the front lines in San Francisco. You will serve as the primary on-site contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and will drive field operations from startup through closeout with a sharp focus on safety and quality.

The role requires strong scheduling skills, a deep understanding of construction methods, and the ability to read drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvements, renovations, modernization, healthcare, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use, or ground-up projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• OSHA knowledge and jobsite safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative and point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage all field operations from startup through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractor activities to meet schedule.
• Conduct daily site walks focusing on safety, quality, productivity and progress.
• Enforce project safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Manage material deliveries, site logistics, access, and staging.
• Review drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and project docs for contract compliance.
• Facilitate weekly construction meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and schedule impacts.
• Maintain progress records, photos, safety logs, and punch lists.
• Coordinate inspections and support closeout requirements.
• Mentor field personnel and contribute to junior staff development.

Skills

Field operations

Scheduling

Safety

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction scheduling software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead high-profile commercial construction projects from the front lines in San Francisco. You will serve as the primary on-site contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and will drive field operations from startup through closeout with a sharp focus on safety and quality.

The role requires strong scheduling skills, a deep understanding of construction methods, and the ability to read drawings and specs.