Traveling Superintendent, California

Uprite Construction Corporation; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction seeks an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee commercial ground-up projects across California, with initial assignment in Merced. Must reside in Northern or Southern California and be willing to travel as project needs dictate.

You will lead field operations, coordinate tilt-wall construction, manage schedules, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance while maintaining strong relationships with owners and design teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Superintendent in commercial General Contracting.
• Ability to manage field operations and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial projects.
• Manage ground-up tilt-wall construction from mobilization to closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections and field activities.
• Develop and maintain short-term field schedules to protect the project timeline.
• Ensure safety and quality standards on site and address deficiencies.
• Lead punch lists, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Build relationships with owners, subcontractors, and design teams.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Travel readiness

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Job description

• Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.*
• Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.*

Uprite Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our California operations team. This position is for a Superintendent who lives in Northern or Southern California and is comfortable traveling to projects based on where our work takes us.

The first project assignment will be in Merced, California.

We are specifically looking for someone with strong commercial ground up construction experience and a proven background managing tilt wall construction. This person will be responsible for leading field operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining the project schedule, and ensuring our projects are delivered safely and at the level of quality our clients expect.

This is not a Merced only position. After completion of the initial project, the Superintendent will transition to other Uprite projects based on business and project needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all day to day field operations for assigned commercial construction projects
• Manage ground up tilt wall construction from mobilization through project completion and closeout
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and field activities
• Develop and maintain short term field schedules while working with the project team to protect the overall project schedule
• Coordinate sitework, underground utilities, foundations, slab activities, tilt wall panel construction, panel erection, structural steel, building dry in, MEP trades, interiors, and closeout activities
• Plan and coordinate tilt wall sequencing, including panel layout, casting activities, erection logistics, crane coordination, bracing, structural connections, and associated field operations
• Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify schedule, quality, constructability, and coordination issues
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to resolve RFIs, submittal issues, drawing conflicts, and field conditions
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate expectations clearly to all project partners
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation
• Monitor manpower and subcontractor performance against project schedule requirements
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and project stakeholders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professionally managed jobsite
• Drive Uprite’s safety expectations and ensure subcontractors comply with project safety requirements
• Manage quality control throughout construction and address deficiencies before they impact subsequent work
• Lead punch list, turnover, and field closeout activities
• Build strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, design teams, inspectors, and internal Uprite team members

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Superintendent experience with a commercial General Contractor
• Tilt wall construction experience is required
• Strong ground up commercial construction experience
• Experience independently managing field operations on active construction projects
• Knowledge of tilt wall sequencing, panel construction, erection, bracing, structural coordination, and associated site operations
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and field documentation
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and scopes simultaneously
• Strong scheduling and look ahead planning capabilities
• Ability to identify field issues early and develop practical solutions before they impact the project
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality
• Ability and willingness to travel based on project assignments
• Must currently reside in Northern or Southern California

Travel Requirements

This is a traveling Superintendent position supporting Uprite projects throughout California and potentially other locations based on company needs.

The first assignment will be located in Merced, California.

Candidates must currently live in Northern or Southern California and be comfortable traveling to Merced for the initial project assignment. Future project locations will vary based on Uprite’s project pipeline.

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.