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Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Project Type: Ground-Up Multifamily, Mixed-Use, and Podium Construction
Position Overview
A leading Bay Area general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead large-scale multifamily developments in South San Francisco. This individual will serve as the primary field leader on projects valued at $100M , overseeing all onsite operations from mobilization through turnover.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering complex ground-up multifamily and mixed-use developments, including podium, wrap, and mid-rise construction, and possesses the leadership skills necessary to manage large field teams, multiple subcontractors, and aggressive project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Project Execution
- Lead all onsite construction activities for multifamily projects exceeding $100M.
- Direct Assistant Superintendents, field engineers, and trade partners throughout all phases of construction.
- Develop and implement site logistics, sequencing plans, and construction strategies.
- Maintain accountability for project schedule, productivity, and overall field performance.
Schedule & Production Management
- Develop and maintain short-interval schedules and look-ahead plans.
- Coordinate multiple trades to maintain milestone dates and project objectives.
- Identify potential schedule impacts and implement recovery plans as needed.
- Drive production while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Quality & Safety Leadership
- Promote and enforce a proactive safety culture across the jobsite.
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality reviews.
- Ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, and company standards.
- Oversee punch list activities, turnover, and project closeout.
Team & Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, ownership teams, architects, and consultants.
- Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and daily field planning sessions.
- Serve as the primary field contact for owners and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and emerging field leaders.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience managing large-scale multifamily construction projects.
- Proven experience as the lead Superintendent on projects valued at $100M or greater.
- Strong background in podium, wrap, mid-rise, or mixed-use residential construction.
- Experience managing large field teams and numerous subcontractors simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.