Superintendent

Uprite Construction Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee ground‑up commercial and industrial projects across Southern California. You will manage all field operations, keep work on schedule and within budget, and uphold the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a track record with general contractors, leads field teams effectively, and understands tilt‑up construction. Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial/industrial projects.
• Tilt-up construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations from startup through closeout.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate activities with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure work is safe, on time, and in accordance with plans and specs.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor quality and progress.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, owners, and consultants throughout the project.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain clear communication across trades.
• Identify and resolve field issues to minimize schedule impacts.
• Review drawings, specs, RFIs, and submittals for accurate execution.
• Maintain daily reports and project records.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and field personnel.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Ground-up commercial

Tilt-up construction

Leadership

Reading drawings

Schedule coordination

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee ground up commercial and industrial construction projects throughout Southern California. This individual will be responsible for managing all field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience working for a general contractor, excels at leading field teams, and has a strong background in commercial construction. Experience with tilt up construction is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Lead all day to day field operations from project startup through closeout.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor quality, productivity, and progress.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, owners, architects, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain clear communication across all trades.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues to minimize schedule impacts.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accurate execution.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site documentation, and project records.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and field personnel.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience with a general contractor or comparable construction experience.
• Proven experience leading ground up commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing industrial construction projects including warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or similar facilities.
• Tilt up construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and field coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and maintaining project schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with construction management technology including Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Tilt up construction
• Warehouse and distribution facilities
• Manufacturing facilities
• Commercial office
• Retail
• Corporate campuses
• Large scale ground up projects

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.