Senior Superintendent

Skansk; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska USA Building is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on active construction sites, coordinating multiple teams, subs, and vendors while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires 15+ years in building construction, strong leadership, and experience with BIM, scheduling tools, and project management systems; a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in building/construction with leadership experience on multiple projects.
• Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.
• 8+ years actively creating a Safety and QA/QC Culture.
• 10+ years experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site operations, staffing, mentoring, performance, and safety on active construction sites.
• Coordinate with internal departments, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to align project goals.
• Interpret plans and specifications, manage logistics, mitigate risks, and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Lead cross‑departmental teams, drive scheduling, and implement process improvements across projects.

Skills

Safety & QA/QC

Senior leadership

Project scheduling

Risk mitigation

Mentoring

Contract management

Plan interpretation

Construction tech

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar

Tools

BIM

Procore

Revit

JD Edwards

OPC

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Superintendent. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Senior Superintendent at Skanska USA Building is a key operational leader responsible for developing and executing short‑to mid‑term tactical plans that materially support the organization’s construction strategy. This role contributes to operational planning, budget oversight, process development, and improvements that enhance performance across multiple teams. The position frequently addresses complex, ambiguous problems requiring deep investigation and cross‑departmental coordination, applying broad construction expertise and seasoned judgment to drive solutions.

Strong communication and influence are essential, as the Senior Superintendent interacts with internal departments, external partners, subcontractors, vendors, and occasionally clients. The role oversees multiple teams or units, ensuring proper staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals. On active construction sites, the position requires consistent on‑site presence to supervise operations, uphold safety standards, manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality. The job also involves interpreting plans and specifications, managing logistics, mitigating risks, and supporting business development efforts.

This senior leadership role requires extensive experience in construction operations, safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development—typically 15+ years in building construction, with substantial time in top‑level leadership across multiple projects. Additional competencies include contract management, cost control, design coordination, and use of construction technology such as BIM, scheduling software, and project management systems. A bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields (or equivalent experience) is required, with preferred qualifications including Procore certification, BIM expertise, and familiarity with tools like Revit, OPC, and JD Edwards.

Senior Superintendent Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years actively creating a Safety and QA/QC Cultural
• 5+ years in a Top Leadership position for multiple projects
• 15+ years of Building and construction experience(For NYC-Knowledge of the DOB’s technical reports and Chapter 33)
• 10+ years experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
• 8+ years experience identifying and dealing with Risk & Mitigation procedures
• Demonstrated ability to Mentor and develop talent.
• Proven experience stepping into a problem project and quickly identifying problem areas or concerns and setting direction for correcting the issue
• Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being– Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low USD $164,625.00/Yr.

Salary High USD $220,000.00/Yr.

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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