SUPERINTENDENT – NEW CONSTRUCTION

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement account with company match

20 paid vacation days

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is seeking a Superintendent to manage field operations for construction and rehabilitation projects. The role involves overseeing labor, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring project compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years' experience in construction along with excellent communication skills and a valid CA Driver’s License.

This full-time job offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement accounts, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential or multifamily construction, preferably in the Bay Area.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all onsite labor including subcontractors, staff, and volunteers.
• Develop and communicate project schedules effectively.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve any issues that arise.

Skills

Construction management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

5+ years of residential or multifamily construction experience

Valid CA Driver’s License

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come be part of the affordable, homeownership movement! Join us and make an impact on people’s lives! Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco believes in the power of homeownership to create generational impact. To this end, we build homes for first-time homeowners and sustain homeownership by helping long-time homeowners retain their home as an asset for generations to come.

Salary Range: $125,000-$135,000/year DOE

Your Impact

The Superintendent manages all aspects of field operations for new construction and acquisition‑rehabilitation projects. This role is responsible for coordinating subcontractors, supervising Crew Leaders, and engaging volunteers to deliver high‑quality homes safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Superintendent is an experienced builder with a strong background in wood‑frame multifamily construction who enjoys mentoring others and sharing trade expertise. They are proactive problem‑solvers, skilled communicators, and effective leaders who foster a safe, positive, and productive jobsite culture. The Superintendent reports directly to the Project Manager and manages the Crew Leaders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all onsite labor, including subcontractors, Habitat staff, Crew Leaders, and volunteers.
• Lead weekly subcontractor and field coordination meetings with project stakeholders, including the Project Manager and senior leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, including critical path schedules and three‑week look‑ahead plans.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve schedule, quality, and coordination issues.
• Inspect work in place to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, building codes, and Habitat quality standards.
• Document construction progress through daily reports, field logs, and photographic records using Procore.
• Develop and communicate daily work plans for Crew Leaders, staff, and volunteers.
• Perform and verify critical layout dimensions throughout site work, foundations, framing, and finish phases.
• Prepare material takeoffs, coordinate procurement activities, and schedule material deliveries to support project timelines.
• Coordinate, prepare for, and attend all required inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, sustainability requirements, and permit conditions.
• Maintain responsibility for jobsite safety, ensuring adherence to Habitat safety policies, OSHA requirements, and all applicable regulations.
• Support permit‑related safety documentation and pre‑construction compliance activities.

Team Leadership and Volunteer Engagement (15%)

• Supervise, coach, and support Crew Leaders and recurring volunteers through training, performance feedback, and day‑to‑day leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission‑driven work environment that promotes professional growth and accountability.
• Create meaningful volunteer experiences by engaging community volunteers in productive, safe, and rewarding work that supports project goals and schedules.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and technical guidance to volunteers and staff while promoting safe construction practices.

Organizational Leadership (5%)

• Demonstrate Habitat Greater San Francisco's Core Values in all interactions and decision‑making.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, homebuyers, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and public agency representatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for Habitat's mission within the community and on the jobsite.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in residential or multifamily construction, preferably in the Bay Area.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of framing, building envelope, and cladding systems; exposure to concrete formwork, MEP and finish carpentry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with staff, volunteers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for coaching, mentoring, and developing others; a collaborative, servant‑leadership approach is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Project, and comfort learning new construction management software platforms.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and ability to work in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties.
• Must be able to pass background check (In accordance with state and county law: convictions do not necessarily rule out employment, it depends on the nature and severity of the conviction and is evaluated on a case by case basis, check is conducted on last 7 years only).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Superintendent or lead field supervisor on multifamily residential projects.
• Experience working with construction management software, including Procore.
• Experience supervising volunteers, apprentices, trainees, or less‑experienced construction staff.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.

Work Environment

Work on site is outdoors with conditions that occasionally include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise level will be loud at times. Work on heights required. Ability to travel to jobsites in our service region is required. (Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties)

Physical Demands

Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina, and the ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, go up and down stairs, ladders. Must be able to frequently communicate in English (verbal), including hazard communication. Must be able to recognize and respond to potential hazards based on both visual and auditory warning systems.

Benefits

Compensation for this role is competitive, DOE. This full‑time position offers medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), Flex Savings Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), 403(b) retirement account with a company match up to 5% (based on tenure), commuter benefits, tuition/education reimbursement, 20 paid vacation days, 3 front‑loaded sick days (accrue up to 80 hours per year), and 13 paid holidays.

EEO

Habitat Greater San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. Habitat Greater San Francisco strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. Habitat GSF receives federal funds through Self‑Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and is required by federal law, to the greatest extent possible, to provide job training and employment opportunities to Section 3 residents. Section 3 residents are defined as public housing residents or low‑income persons who live in metropolitan area or non‑metropolitan counties where HUD‑assisted projects are located.