Senior Superintendent

MKL Careers; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MKL Careers is seeking a Senior Superintendent for multifamily construction in Antioch, CA. You will lead field operations on ground-up apartment, condo, and mixed-use residential projects, coordinating between structural, MEP, and finish trades.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in multifamily/residential construction, experience with podium and wood-frame methods, and established relationships with East Bay developers. A strong leader who can mentor teams and ensure safety will thrive.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction superintendent experience with a strong focus on multifamily/residential construction.
• Experience with podium and wood-frame construction methods.
• Established relationships with East Bay developers and multifamily-focused subcontractors is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of local building and fire department inspection processes.
• Strong scheduling skills and ability to manage phased, multi-building sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for multifamily construction projects from mobilization through unit turnover and closeout.
• Manage construction sequencing across podium and wood-frame building types, including phased delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, schedules, quality control, and safety across concurrent buildings or phases.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and maintain a proactive look-ahead schedule to hit milestones.
• Manage inspections and coordinate with local authorities through framing, rough-in, and final inspections.
• Partner with leadership on budget tracking, change orders, and owner communication.
• Maintain relationships with developers, architects, and multifamily-focused subcontractors.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers.
• Uphold safety and quality standards on a fast-paced site.

Skills

Multifamily construction

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or construction management coursework

Job description

Senior Superintendent - Multifamily Construction (Antioch, CA)

Location: Antioch, CA Reports to: Project Executive / Director of Field Operations Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client, a general contractor with an active multifamily construction portfolio in the East Bay, is seeking a Senior Superintendent with hands-on multifamily experience to lead field operations on ground-up apartment, condominium, and mixed-use residential projects in and around Antioch.

The ideal candidate has run multifamily projects from foundations through unit turnover - managing podium/wood-frame construction, phased building delivery, and the tight coordination between structural, MEP, and finish trades that multifamily schedules demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for multifamily construction projects, from mobilization through unit turnover and closeout.
• Manage construction sequencing across podium and wood-frame (Type III/V) building types, including phased floor-by-floor or building-by-building delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, schedules, quality control, and jobsite safety across concurrent buildings or phases.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and maintain a proactive look-ahead schedule to hit unit turnover and certificate of occupancy milestones.
• Manage inspections and coordinate with local building/fire departments through framing, rough-in, and final inspections.
• Partner with the Project Executive/PM on budget tracking, change orders, and owner/developer communication.
• Maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, and multifamily-experienced subcontractors.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers.
• Uphold rigorous safety and quality standards across a fast-paced, multi-building jobsite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction superintendent experience, with a strong focus on multifamily/residential construction (ground-up apartments, condos, or mixed-use residential).
• Experience with podium and wood-frame (Type III/V) construction methods.
• Established relationships with East Bay developers and multifamily-focused subcontractors a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of local building and fire department inspection processes.
• Strong scheduling skills - comfortable managing phased, multi-building construction sequencing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to manage large field teams and multiple subcontractor crews.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• High school diploma required; trade school or construction management coursework a plus.