Senior Retrofit Superintendent - Seismic Upgrades

MKL Careers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MKL Careers is seeking a Superintendent – Retrofit Construction in Walnut Creek, CA to lead field operations on seismic, structural, and building upgrade projects. This role requires hands-on retrofit experience in occupied buildings, coordinating with owners, tenants and design teams to minimize disruption.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supervision, strong scheduling skills, and a solid safety record, including OSHA 30 preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction superintendent experience, with significant retrofit experience.
• Experience working in occupied or operating buildings preferred.
• Working knowledge of structural systems, shoring, and sequencing in existing structures.
• Established relationships with East Bay owners and retrofit-experienced subcontractors a plus.
• Strong scheduling skills and the ability to adapt plans to existing field conditions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with owners, tenants, design teams, and trades.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• High school diploma required; trade school or construction management coursework a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations on retrofit projects, from mobilization through closeout.
• Plan and sequence work in existing structures, including selective demolition, shoring, temporary support, and phased construction.
• Manage structural and seismic retrofit scopes such as concrete and steel strengthening, shear walls, anchorage, and foundation upgrades.
• Identify and resolve field conditions and unforeseen existing conditions quickly, in coordination with the design team and project management.
• Coordinate with building owners, tenants, and facility staff to minimize disruption in occupied or operating buildings.
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, quality control, and jobsite safety across concurrent work areas.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and maintain a proactive look‑ahead schedule.
• Coordinate inspections with local building departments and special inspectors.
• Partner with the Project Executive/PM on budget tracking, change orders, and owner communication.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers.
• Uphold rigorous safety standards, including dust, noise, vibration, and life‑safety controls in existing buildings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Safety management

Owner coordination

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or construction management coursework

Job description

MKL Careers is seeking a Superintendent – Retrofit Construction in Walnut Creek, CA to lead field operations on seismic, structural, and building upgrade projects. This role requires hands-on retrofit experience in occupied buildings, coordinating with owners, tenants and design teams to minimize disruption.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supervision, strong scheduling skills, and a solid safety record, including OSHA 30 preferred.