Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Michael Page US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Fully covered healthcare

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a Commercial Superintendent to lead daily field operations on projects across the Los Angeles region. You will oversee subcontractors, manage sequencing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of ground-up and commercial construction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction, proven GC supervision experience, and strong leadership and scheduling skills. This is a growth-focused role with a rapidly expanding LA presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction schedules and sequencing.
• Ground-up construction experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily field operations.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and trade partners.
• Manage project sequencing and maintain the construction schedule.
• Conduct daily huddles and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction documents.
• Coordinate inspections and site logistics.
• Maintain project quality control standards.
• Identify and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding RFIs, submittals, change orders, and schedule.
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Commercial construction

Subcontractor management

Scheduling

Job description

• All local work to the LA area
• Rapidly growing Commercial General Contractor

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established commercial General Contractor with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Phoenix. The company has developed a strong reputation for quality construction, reliable project delivery, and long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, and other project partners.

Their diverse project portfolio includes office, healthcare, life science, industrial, hospitality, entertainment, retail, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction.

The Los Angeles office is experiencing continued growth and has an established leadership team in place. With the company taking on more ground-up work and increasingly complex commercial projects, this is an opportunity for a Superintendent to join a growing operation and play a meaningful role in its continued success.

Job Description

The Superintendent will be responsible for leading all day-to-day field operations and ensuring assigned projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to project plans and specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage daily field operations
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and trade partners
• Manage project sequencing and maintain the construction schedule
• Conduct daily huddles and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction documents
• Coordinate inspections and site logistics
• Maintain project quality control standards
• Identify and resolve constructability and field issues
• Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding RFIs, submittals, change orders, and schedule
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements and maintain a safe working environment
• Monitor manpower, materials, deliveries, and site logistics
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
• Communicate regularly with clients, architects, Project Managers, and company leadership
• Drive punch list, turnover, and final project completion

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced Commercial Superintendent with a strong understanding of construction means and methods and the leadership skills necessary to effectively manage subcontractors and field operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Proven experience as a Superintendent for a General Contractor
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades
• Strong understanding of construction schedules and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Strong knowledge of quality control and jobsite safety
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve field issues
• Experience with commercial, office, healthcare, life science, industrial, hospitality, entertainment, or similar projects
• Ground-up construction experience is highly desirable
• A proactive, accountable approach to managing field operations
• Desire to grow with a rapidly expanding organization

The ideal candidate will be a strong field leader who wants to take ownership of projects and grow alongside a company that is expanding its Los Angeles presence and pursuing more ground-up construction.

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to $175k (depending on experience)
• $650/month vehicle allowance
• Bonus earning potential around 7% - 15% of base salary
• Fully covered healthcare for employee
• 401k match
• PTO