Superintendent

Signal Hill Builders; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Company phone or phone allowance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Signal Hill Builders is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on commercial projects in Southern California. You will work with the Project Manager, supervise subcontractors, drive the schedule, and maintain site safety and quality from mobilization to turnover.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fast-paced commercial construction, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage projects in occupied spaces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent.
• Experience managing projects in fast-paced commercial environments (retail, restaurant, tenant improvement, renovation).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings.
• Experience managing projects in occupied or operational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily jobsite operations from project startup through completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, laborers, and field personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Take ownership of the project schedule and drive subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Prepare and maintain look-ahead schedules and plan manpower, deliveries, inspections, and activities.
• Review drawings and submittals for compliance before work is installed.
• Identify field conflicts and develop practical solutions with the team.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project documentation in Procore.

Skills

5+ years experience

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Signal Hill Builders is a growing commercial general contractor built around a simple philosophy: do what you say you're going to do, take care of the client, and build projects the right way.

We specialize in fast-paced commercial construction, including retail, restaurant, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up projects throughout Southern California and across multiple states.

We have built our company around strong relationships, accountability, and giving our people the opportunity to take ownership of their work. We keep our structure lean, communication direct, and decision-making fast. Our Superintendents are a critical part of that approach and are trusted to lead their projects in the field.

We are looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent who takes pride in their jobsites, understands how to drive a schedule, communicates well with clients and subcontractors, and knows how to get a project across the finish line.

The Role

The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day field leadership of assigned construction projects from mobilization through final turnover.

You will work closely with the Project Manager while taking primary ownership of field operations, subcontractor coordination, schedule execution, safety, quality control, inspections, and overall jobsite organization.

Our Superintendents are expected to be proactive. We want someone who identifies issues before they become problems, understands the drawings, holds subcontractors accountable, and keeps the project team informed.

You should be comfortable working independently while knowing when to pull in the Project Manager and other members of the team.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead and manage all daily jobsite operations from project startup through completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, laborers, and field personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Take ownership of the project schedule and actively drive subcontractors to meet required milestones.
• Prepare and maintain detailed two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Plan manpower, deliveries, inspections, shutdowns, material lead times, and upcoming activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, RFIs, submittals, and project requirements before work is installed.
• Identify field conflicts early and work with the Project Manager, design team, and subcontractors to develop practical solutions.
• Verify subcontractor work is being installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, approved submittals, and Signal Hill Builders' quality standards.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions and other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Conduct subcontractor coordination and field meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, jobsite photographs, manpower counts, and project documentation in Procore.
• Communicate schedule impacts, field conditions, potential change-order work, and project risks to the Project Manager as soon as they are identified.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, landlords, property managers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate work in occupied spaces while minimizing disruption to existing operations.
• Maintain and drive project punch lists through completion.
• Coordinate final inspections, turnover, closeout, and warranty-related field items with the Project Manager.
• Represent Signal Hill Builders professionally on the jobsite and take ownership of the overall client experience.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent.
• Retail, restaurant, tenant improvement, renovation, or other fast-paced commercial construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage commercial construction projects from mobilization through turnover.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings.
• Experience managing projects in occupied or operational environments is preferred.
• Ability to manage aggressive schedules and multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships while holding subcontractors accountable.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and representing Signal Hill Builders in the field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound field decisions.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive.
• Willingness to travel when required based on project location.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Technology

Experience with the following is preferred:

• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office

Experience with Procore is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Safety

• OSHA 10 required or ability to obtain immediately upon hire.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Superintendent is responsible for maintaining Signal Hill Builders' safety standards and creating a jobsite culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $95,000 – $135,000

Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's relevant commercial construction experience, project history, technical knowledge, leadership ability, geographic location, and overall qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits may include:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance depending on position and project requirements
• Fuel card
• Company phone or phone allowance
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

The Type of Person Will Succeed Here

Signal Hill Builders is a good fit for people who want responsibility and don't need layers of management telling them what to do every day.

We value Superintendents who own their project.

That means knowing the schedule, knowing the drawings, knowing what every subcontractor is supposed to be doing, communicating problems early, and finding solutions instead of simply identifying problems.

We move quickly, expect accountability, and give our team the authority and support necessary to get the job done.

If you take pride in running an organized jobsite, building strong subcontractor relationships, delivering for clients, and seeing a project through from an empty space to a successful turnover, we'd like to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Signal Hill Builders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The salary range listed represents Signal Hill Builders' good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, project requirements, and other job-related factors.