Onsite Construction Superintendent - Lead Field Operations

Workspire; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspire is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on complex projects in California, translating plans into on-site actions and coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and safety.

You will partner with the Project Manager to maintain look-ahead schedules, manage site logistics, review drawings, and ensure quality control, while building accountability through a hands-on presence on the jobsite.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction field operations.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and coordination across trades.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and submittals and communicate field issues clearly.
• Experience managing subcontractor activities, look-ahead schedules, inspections, and quality control.
• Practical knowledge of construction safety practices and the ability to reinforce jobsite expectations.
• Strong organization, sound judgment, and a direct, respectful approach to leading field teams.
• Comfort using digital tools for daily reports, drawings, scheduling, and project communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations and coordinate subcontractor activities, work areas, deliveries, and access.
• Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager, identifying labor, material, inspection, and information needs.
• Reinforce project safety expectations, coordinate site orientations and safety discussions, and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Review drawings, specifications, and approved submittals to guide field coordination and identify conflicts before installation.
• Monitor workmanship and coordinate inspections, testing, and correction of nonconforming work.
• Lead trade coordination meetings and communicate clear expectations for work sequence, site readiness, and completion.
• Maintain daily reports, progress documentation, and records of issues or conditions affecting the work.
• Partner with the Project Manager on scope changes, schedule impacts, and field decisions requiring owner or design-team input.
• Coordinate punch-list completion, final inspections, site cleanup, and turnover activities.

Skills

Construction leadership

Field operations

Safety management

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Subcontractor coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Workspire is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on complex projects in California, translating plans into on-site actions and coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and safety.

You will partner with the Project Manager to maintain look-ahead schedules, manage site logistics, review drawings, and ensure quality control, while building accountability through a hands-on presence on the jobsite.