Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent – K-12 Ground-Up Construction

Location: Redding, CA

Base Salary: $125,000–$165,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial Construction / Education

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up K-12 construction projects in the Redding, CA market.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in ground-up commercial construction, with demonstrated experience successfully delivering K-12 schools or other complex public-sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project completion.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain short-term and master project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor progress against schedule, plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required agency approvals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional jobsite in accordance with company and OSHA requirements.
• Lead weekly subcontractor coordination and scheduling meetings.
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders for field impacts.
• Identify potential scheduling, coordination, and constructability issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, manpower tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, inspectors, school district representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure construction conforms to contract documents.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, commissioning, inspections, and turnover.

Qualifications

• 7 years of commercial construction field experience, preferably with significant ground-up construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing complex commercial projects.
• K-12 school construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with public works or other highly regulated construction projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, safety, quality control, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with common construction management and scheduling software.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Ability to work full-time on an active construction site in the Redding, CA area.

What This Opportunity Offers

• $125,000–$165,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead significant ground-up K-12 construction projects.
• High level of field ownership and responsibility.
• Long-term opportunity with an established construction organization.
• Opportunity to work directly with project owners, design teams, subcontractors, and public-sector stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

• The strongest candidate will be a career Superintendent who has successfully delivered ground-up K-12 projects, understands the complexities of working within occupied/public education environments, and can take ownership of schedule, safety, quality, subcontractor coordination, and project execution from start to finish.