What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Superintendent for High-End Residential GC position at MatPel Builders?
MatPel Builders is a premier general contractor specializing in architecturally driven, high-end residential and light commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our work spans modern custom homes, historic renovations, complex remodels, and ground-up builds.
We are looking for a skilled, hands-on Construction Superintendent to join our South Bay team. The ideal candidate brings strong trade knowledge, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You should be comfortable leading teams and delivering excellence to a discerning clientele.
Key Responsibilities
Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily!
We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy:
We are looking for a skilled, hands-on Construction Superintendent to join our South Bay team. The ideal candidate brings strong trade knowledge, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You should be comfortable leading teams and delivering excellence to a discerning clientele.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor field crews
- Collaborate with Project Managers to execute work efficiently and profitably
- Coordinate jobsite layout, excavation depths, and elevations
- Partner with architects, designers, and engineers to resolve field challenges
- Manage labor needs and communicate with HR and Senior Superintendents
- Maintain schedules, generate material lists, and track deliveries
- Lead daily reporting in Procore, including photo documentation
- Monitor project costs, budgets, and productivity
- Review plans and provide clear direction to subcontractors
- Enforce site safety and cleanliness standards at all times
- Perform carpentry tasks as needed, including finish work
- Ensure timely punch-list completion and client satisfaction
- 7 years of superintendent experience in high-end residential construction
- Strong background in carpentry
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
- Comfortable reading plans, managing budgets, and working with numbers
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (truck or van preferred)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and meet physical demands of the job
- College degree or trade school certification
- 10 years in luxury residential construction
- Experience with modern architectural styles
- Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship
Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily!
We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy:
- Competitive base pay
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Nine Paid holidays
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Commuter transit benefits
- Technology stipend
- Optional paid training for professional advancement in leadership, management, and industry technology