Superintendent

PCL; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 121,500 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Superintendent to lead multi-site projects in California, collaborating with project managers and trades to deliver high-quality results. You will oversee safety adherence, scheduling, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes supervision experience, strong knowledge of construction processes, and the ability to manage complex plans and budgets across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or an undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation required (IND).
• Gold Seal program enrollment preferred.
• 10 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a construction workforce.

Responsibilities

• Work with project manager to ensure implementation of safety program, and integrate it into site plans and procedures.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team.
• Communicates with forces and trades to meet performance, productivity, quality and safety requirements.
• Collaborates with project team; proactively manages problems, interferences and schedule conflicts.
• Liaises between field engineers, estimators and subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Maintains relationships with client, other site contractors, and site representatives.
• Plans, schedules, and anticipates constructability issues; develops the Project Execution Plan and three-week lookaheads.

Education

Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline

NCSO designation

Gold Seal program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

As a Superintendent for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Santa Barbara, California, Los Angeles, California, San Diego, California, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects that shape the future of your community, foster collaboration across diverse teams, and deliver exceptional results that make a lasting impact.

Why Choose PCL?

Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here’s how a Superintendent for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within California Buildings contributes to our team:

• Works with project manager to ensure implementation of PCL’s safety program, including integrating PCL’s safety program into all site plans and procedures and adhering to all safety and record keeping requirements.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team including direct and indirect reports.
• Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures that performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively manages potential problems, work interferences and schedule conflicts/setbacks.
• Liaises between field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
• Liaises with client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
• Visualizes an entire project, plans, and creates the complete project schedule, identifies the critical path, and anticipates constructability issues.
• Develops and implements Project Execution Plan (PEP) and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
• Creates, maintains, and executes the project plan and schedule, and ensures compliance with budget and quality.
• Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks and maximizes opportunities to ensure that all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels are met.
• Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

The estimated salary range for this role is $121,500 and $170,000 based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline. NCSO designation required (IND); enrollment in the Gold Seal program (CDN) preferred.
• 10 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
• Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Understanding of project scope and ability to apply intermediate-complex engineering principles and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
• Proficient understanding of and ability to apply logic to the schedule to build a plan using scheduling software.
• Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work (OFW) and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
• Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/ legislation.
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internal operational systems.

At PCL Construction Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Santa Barbara, California, Los Angeles, California, San Diego, California