Superintendent

PREMIER Design + Build Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

401K & Life Insurance

2 days of paid volunteer time each year

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in San Jose is seeking a Superintendent for managing day-to-day onsite operations for various construction projects. The role requires overseeing subcontractor activities, compliance with safety and project specifications, and ensuring timely project completion. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, along with experience in enforcing safety regulations. This position offers competitive compensation in the range of $95,000-110,000, along with benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction projects across various types.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and manage site safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor activities and inspections.
• Maintain daily logs of job site activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project specifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Safety compliance

Job description

The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operations on-site and provides management for all phases of client construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety. The field superintendent is responsible for and will be held accountable for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. Project types will generally fit into one of the following categories: ground-up (industrial, office, and medical), tenant improvement/build-out, and tenant remodel. Working with subcontractors and internal project management, the field superintendent ensures that project specifications are being strictly followed and work is proceeding on schedule, within budget, and in adherence to project standards and contract specifications. Salary range $95,000-110,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up project trailer, opens the jobsite at the beginning of the day/secures the jobsite at the end of the day.
• Organizes trailer project files and plans on a plan rack.
• Actively participates in weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work. Prepares meeting agenda and minutes as well as two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Verifies subcontractor has signed contract and proper certificate of insurance in place five (5) days prior to beginning scheduled work on the jobsite.
• Ensures that the subcontractor is fully executing and complying with the contracted scope of work. Enforces and informs subcontractor requirements, terms and conditions, and the PREMIER safety control policies and project specifications.
• Coordinates required inspections with local jurisdictions.
• Coordinates and schedules all subcontractor activities. Identifies subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
• Identifies conflicts in construction progress and communicates them to the project team for resolution.
• Maintains a daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
• Collects and maintains subcontractor “Toolbox Meeting Outlines” and submits them to the office weekly.
• Performs daily jobsite inspections and requires adherence to all applicable OSHA regulations and PPE.
• Represents the company professionally in project meetings, subcontractor and field communications.
• Completes weekly jobsite safety checklists and submits to the general superintendent. Report any onsite incident and/or accidents to the Director of Field Operations within 24 hours of the incident/accident.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus
• 401K & Life Insurance plan
• 2 days of paid volunteer time off each year
• For benefit information, go to https://www.pdbgroup.com/benefits

About PREMIER

PREMIER Design + Build Group is a nationally recognized, employee-owned design-build firm headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For over two decades, we’ve delivered high-performance construction solutions across a wide range of sectors—including industrial, commercial, healthcare, residential, retail, mixed-use, and cold storage.

We’re driven by a client-centric philosophy, combining forward-thinking strategies with deep industry expertise to create spaces that are not only built for today, but built for what's next. Our team is known for its attention to detail, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to delivering value at every stage of a project.

At PREMIER, we’re more than builders—we’re partners. We bring our clients’ visions to life with integrity, precision, and excellence, always placing people and purpose at the center of everything we do. Our daily mission is to infuse the construction process with insight and passion, realizing the goals of our clients and empowering our employee-owners.

Find out more about the opportunities to join our growing team! https://www.pdbgroup.com/careers