Superintendent

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus incentive

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Lead impactful projects

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead high-profile commercial construction projects from the front lines in San Francisco. You will serve as the primary on-site contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and will drive field operations from startup through closeout with a sharp focus on safety and quality.

The role requires strong scheduling skills, a deep understanding of construction methods, and the ability to read drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvements, renovations, modernization, healthcare, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use, or ground-up projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• OSHA knowledge and jobsite safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative and point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage all field operations from startup through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractor activities to meet schedule.
• Conduct daily site walks focusing on safety, quality, productivity and progress.
• Enforce project safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Manage material deliveries, site logistics, access, and staging.
• Review drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and project docs for contract compliance.
• Facilitate weekly construction meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and schedule impacts.
• Maintain progress records, photos, safety logs, and punch lists.
• Coordinate inspections and support closeout requirements.
• Mentor field personnel and contribute to junior staff development.

Skills

Field operations

Scheduling

Safety

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction scheduling software

Job description

Lead High-Profile Commercial Construction Projects From the Front Lines

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a respected and growing commercial construction organization where your leadership will directly impact project success. We're seeking a hands-on Superintendent who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex construction challenges, and takes pride in delivering exceptional work safely, on schedule, and with the highest level of quality. If you're looking for strong project autonomy, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to lead talented teams on meaningful projects, we'd love to connect.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing organization
• Collaborative team culture focused on quality, safety, and professional development
• Opportunity to lead impactful commercial construction projects from start to finish

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative and point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, property management teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage all field operations from project startup through closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed construction schedules, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractor activities to ensure work progresses efficiently and according to schedule.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and project progress.
• Enforce all project-specific safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Manage material deliveries, site logistics, building access, freight coordination, and staging activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Facilitate weekly construction meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, photo documentation, safety logs, and punch lists.
• Coordinate inspections and support the successful completion of project closeout requirements.
• Mentor field personnel and contribute to the development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvement, renovation, modernization, healthcare, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use, or ground-up commercial projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and jobsite safety best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.