Superintendent

Centurion Selection; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Selection in California seeks an experienced Multifamily Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale multifamily projects from framing through turnover. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, and keep the schedule and quality standards on track.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in multifamily construction with wood-frame experience, strong sequencing knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction superintendent experience, preferably with a multifamily GC.
• Strong experience with wood-frame multifamily construction.
• Experience managing projects through framing, MEP rough-in, drywall, finishes, punch, and unit turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and crews simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of multifamily building codes, inspections, and quality-control requirements.
• Experience delivering projects on schedule while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily field operations for multifamily construction projects.
• Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Oversee wood framing, structural work, and building envelope activities.
• Coordinate and manage MEP rough-ins, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Ensure framing and rough-in activities are completed according to plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure all required inspections are completed prior to covering work.
• Manage the transition from framing and rough-in through drywall, finishes, punch, and final turnover.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and identify deficiencies before they impact the schedule.
• Coordinate multiple trades working within individual units and common areas.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of unit status and track progress toward unit turnover.
• Drive subcontractors to complete punch-list items and prepare units for final inspection and delivery.
• Coordinate unit walks, punch, final inspections, and turnover to ownership/property management.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.
• Review plans, specifications, and details to identify potential conflicts or constructability issues.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor and project coordination meetings.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate potential delays or issues to the project management team.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite throughout construction.
• Track material deliveries and ensure materials are available when needed to maintain production.
• Assist with scheduling inspections, coordinating testing, and obtaining required approvals.
• Provide daily field reports and updates on project progress.

Skills

5+ years experience

Wood-frame construction

Framing/MEP rough-in to turnover

Sequencing and scheduling

Trade coordination

Multiple subcontractors management

Reading drawings (architectural/struct

Codes, inspections, QC

Communication, leadership

Independent ownership of field ops

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Multifamily Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale multifamily construction projects from framing through rough-in, finishes, and final unit turnover. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on knowledge of multifamily construction, understands sequencing and scheduling, and can effectively coordinate subcontractors to keep the project on schedule and up to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily field operations for multifamily construction projects.
• Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Oversee wood framing, structural work, and building envelope activities.
• Coordinate and manage MEP rough-ins, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Ensure framing and rough-in activities are completed according to plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure all required inspections are completed prior to covering work.
• Manage the transition from framing and rough-in through drywall, finishes, punch, and final turnover.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and identify deficiencies before they impact the schedule.
• Coordinate multiple trades working within individual units and common areas.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of unit status and track progress toward unit turnover.
• Drive subcontractors to complete punch-list items and prepare units for final inspection and delivery.
• Coordinate unit walks, punch, final inspections, and turnover to ownership/property management.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.
• Review plans, specifications, and details to identify potential conflicts or constructability issues.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor and project coordination meetings.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate potential delays or issues to the project management team.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite throughout construction.
• Track material deliveries and ensure materials are available when needed to maintain production.
• Assist with scheduling inspections, coordinating testing, and obtaining required approvals.
• Provide daily field reports and updates on project progress.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of construction superintendent experience, preferably with a multifamily General Contractor.
• Strong experience with wood-frame multifamily construction.
• Proven experience managing projects through framing, MEP rough-in, drywall, finishes, punch, and unit turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and crews simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of multifamily building codes, inspections, and quality-control requirements.
• Experience delivering projects on schedule while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field operations.

Preferred Experience

• Garden-style, podium, wrap, or wood‑frame multifamily projects.
• Large-scale projects with 100+ units.
• Experience taking projects from framing through final unit turnover.
• Experience coordinating MEP rough-in inspections and close‑out.
• Experience working with ownership, developers, architects, and third‑party inspectors.