Senior Superintendent, Commercial Kitchen Construction

Uprite Construction Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead the field execution of a large commercial kitchen and food production facility. The role requires strong mechanical background in refrigeration, kitchens, and walk-in systems, with oversight of scheduled field activities and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with Project Manager, manage subcontractors, and ensure timely delivery and startup of equipment.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial kitchen construction projects.
• Experience coordinating walk in coolers, freezers, and food production equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Experience with tenant improvement or renovation projects in occupied commercial environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day to day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate all field activities with the Project Manager.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain three week look ahead schedules.
• Coordinate installation of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, coolers, freezers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Manage mechanical trades to ensure proper sequencing and coordination with architectural and structural work.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and field changes.
• Coordinate inspections, equipment deliveries, startup activities, and commissioning.
• Maintain quality standards while ensuring all work complies with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain accurate daily reports and documentation.
• Drive project closeout, punch list completion, and owner turnover.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Commercial kitchen construction

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Safety culture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Uprite Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead the field execution of a large commercial kitchen and food production facility. The role requires strong mechanical background in refrigeration, kitchens, and walk-in systems, with oversight of scheduled field activities and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with Project Manager, manage subcontractors, and ensure timely delivery and startup of equipment.