Superintendent - High-End Luxury Residential Construction

Essel; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical benefits

Bonus

Educational allowance

Matching 401k

Job summary

Essel seeks an experienced Luxury Residential Superintendent to oversee the construction of high-end, custom homes from pre-construction through turnover. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership, and an active field presence to deliver homes of the highest quality.

You will coordinate with homeowners and design teams, manage crews and trades, and ensure craftsmanship, schedule, and budgets align with blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in high-end residential or custom home construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and budgets using construction management software (ProCore and Sage).

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Field presence

Communication with homeowners

Reading blueprints

Tools

Procore

Sage 100

Master Builder

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Luxury Residential Superintendent to oversee the construction of high-end, custom homes from pre-construction through final turnover. This role requires a refined construction professional who combines exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership, and an active field presence to deliver homes of the highest quality.

The ideal candidate understands luxury expectations, communicates effectively with discerning homeowners and design teams, and leads crews and trades with professionalism, accountability, and respect for craftsmanship.

• Excellent practical skills in both framing and finish. I.e. the ability to frame stairs and the ability to construct built-up crown molding.
• Proficiency with job related tools. i.e. router, biscuit joiner, coping saw, etc.
• Comfortable writing emails and using computers to access time keeping and job related information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Procore, Sage 100 or Master builder a plus
• Work with vendors and design team to assure timely specification and delivery of materials and construction details as-needed
• Thorough knowledge of finish schedules, drawing sets, and architectural details
• Candidate must show initiative, be pro-active, and take ownership of projects where appropriate
• Ability to layout vendors i.e. civil, foundation, all MEP systems, landscape etc.
  Compensation:
• Competitive pay ($135,000-$170,000 annual) based on experience with room to grow and advance within the company
• Flexible Time Off
• Medical benefits
• Bonus
• Educational allowance
• Matching 401k

Manage project schedules and budgets, utilizing construction management software such as ProCore and Sage.

Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, carpenters and laborers, ensuring quality control and adherence to blueprints and schematics.

Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and address any issues promptly.

Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring project milestones are met efficiently.

• 7+ years of experience in high-end residential or custom home construction
• Proven experience managing luxury projects valued at $5M+
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, and finish-level detailing
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
• Polished communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with homeowners and design professionals
• Detail-oriented mindset with uncompromising standards for quality and craftsmanship
• Comfortable providing hands-on field leadership when needed, without losing oversight of schedule, quality, and coordination
• Proficient with construction documentation tools (Procore, Buildertrend, or similar preferred)

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person