Superintendent K-12

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Overaa Construction is looking for a Superintendent in Richmond, California. The Superintendent will lead and oversee all field operations, ensuring labor productivity and jobsite safety.

This role requires strong leadership skills and 5 years of experience in project management including scheduling, ordering materials, and managing quality control.

Ideal candidates are proficient in various project management software and have ideally a Bachelor’s degree in construction management along with bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant project experience in field supervision, quality control, and scheduling.
• Organized with a systematic approach for achieving accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all project construction field activities.
• Direct and motivate field personnel to meet project goals.
• Maintain excellent relationships with subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Quality control

Safety management

Project management software (Procore, AutoCAD, etc.)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Primavera

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Viewpoint

Job description

Overaa Construction is a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets.

Superintendent

Overaa Superintendents are energetic, dedicated, and experienced leaders who inspire and motivate crews and subcontractors to work safely and productively. As key company representatives, they communicate well and establish positive relationships with project owners, architects, inspectors, and trade partners. The superintendent oversees all field operations, ensuring labor productivity, construction methods, quality control, jobsite safety, and hazard resolution. They manage scheduling, subcontractor coordination, material procurement, and self‑perform craft labor, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget from mobilization through completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all project construction field activities.
• Direct and motivate field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship.
• Create and maintain a weekly construction schedule and co‑create the project’s master schedule.
• Proactively and collaboratively work to solve problems.
• Maintain excellent relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, coworkers, and project stakeholders.
• Manage self‑perform activities and track productivity milestones.
• Order materials, equipment, and schedule inspections.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards.
• Ensure all company employees, contractors, and site personnel adhere to company safety policy.
• Complete all Overaa company safety training as required.
• Create a jobsite logistics plan and maintain an organized, clean, safe job site environment.

Attributes

• Passion for construction.
• Driven to succeed with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Acts as a key company representative, conducting all business activities according to company values including loyalty, humility, and a can‑do attitude.

Overall Responsibilities and Authority

• Reports to the General Superintendent for personnel and production matters.
• Reports to the Project Manager for project business including strategy, contractual issues, scheduling, and execution.
• Responsible for enforcing the jobsite safety program.
• Responsible for determining the most efficient and productive methods for sequencing work and meeting production goals and schedule milestones.
• Responsible for directing, supervising, coaching, and mentoring project foremen and field crews.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in construction management (not required).
• 5 years of relevant project experience in scheduling, ordering materials, field supervision, quality control, safety, and production of all construction phases.
• Organized with a systematic approach to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities.
• Effective communication with coworkers and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Primavera, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and Viewpoint project‑management software is a plus.
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention, LEED, and material reuse is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The position requires working in a physically demanding jobsite environment, frequently in an outdoor setting. Bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and lifting are required. Ability to lift 40+ lbs. Driving required – must have a valid driver’s license for three or more years; proof of automobile liability insurance required when driving a personal vehicle.