Construction Jobs in Oakland, CA
Construction jobs in Oakland are concentrated in the Coliseum area, West Oakland, and the rapidly redeveloping waterfront near Jack London Square, with strong demand across commercial buildout, residential development, and infrastructure upgrades. Employers currently hiring include Exponent, BKF Engineers, and Weston Solutions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerExponent
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring5
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Construction Superintendent II – West Region
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Weston Solutions
Construction Superintendent II – West Region
Oakland, California
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Commercial Construction Risk Manager
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Commercial Construction Risk Manager
Oakland, California
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Construction Project Engineer
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Charles Pankow Builders
Construction Project Engineer
Oakland, California
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Principal – Construction Advisory
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Exponent
Principal – Construction Advisory
Oakland, California
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Construction Inspector - Transportation (TEMP - ON CALL)
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BKF Engineers
Construction Inspector - Transportation (TEMP - ON CALL)
Oakland, California
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Construction Superintendent II – West Region
Weston Solutions·Oakland, California
Job functions:
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
Weston is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent II to support anticipated Job Order Contracting projects for the United States Postal Service. Projects may include renovation, repair, maintenance, and facility improvement work performed in active, occupied facilities.
The Construction Superintendent II is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily field activities to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, project schedules, company standards, and client expectations. The Superintendent serves as Weston’s primary onsite representative and works closely with the Program Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors, vendors, facility representatives, and other project stakeholders.
This position requires strong construction field leadership, effective subcontractor coordination, and the ability to manage multiple small to medium-sized construction projects in operating facilities.
This position is contingent upon contract award. Weston is accepting applications in anticipation of potential project opportunities. Final hiring needs, work locations, project assignments, and anticipated start dates will be confirmed following contract award.
Anticipated Work Locations: This position may support projects throughout the West Region, with anticipated opportunities in:
- Southern California, including the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding communities such as Woodland Hills
- California’s Inland Empire, including the greater Ontario area
- Northern California’s East Bay, including the Oakland and Antioch areas
- South Central Washington, including the greater Yakima area
Candidates will generally be considered for opportunities within their selected geographic market. Project assignments will be based on contract requirements, candidate location, qualifications, and availability. Local or regional travel within the assigned market may be required. Specific project locations, travel expectations, and work schedules will be discussed as opportunities are confirmed.
Expected Outcomes:
- Coordinate and oversee daily onsite construction activities for assigned Job Order Contracting projects.
- Serve as Weston’s primary onsite representative and maintain regular communication with the Program Manager, Project Manager, client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and facility personnel.
- Support the safe and efficient execution of renovation, repair, maintenance, and facility improvement projects in active, occupied environments.
- Coordinate subcontractor staffing, scheduling, sequencing, deliveries, access, and daily work activities.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, task orders, and other contract documents.
- Identify constructability concerns, field conflicts, unforeseen conditions, and potential scope changes.
- Promptly communicate field conditions and potential change-order conditions to the Project Manager.
- Assist with site walks, project planning, subcontractor scoping, constructability reviews, and preconstruction activities.
- Assist with the development of subcontractor bidder lists and the evaluation of subcontractor proposals, as requested.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings, pre-installation meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client meetings.
- Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules and provide field input for overall project schedules.
- Coordinate work to minimize interruptions to facility operations, employees, customers, and the public.
- Verify required labor, equipment, materials, permits, site access, and logistical support are available before work begins.
- Monitor project progress against the approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Track daily labor, equipment, materials, deliveries, and production quantities to support accurate cost and productivity reporting.
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate daily reports, field logs, safety documentation, photographs, inspection records, and as-built information.
- Review completed work for compliance with contract documents, quality requirements, and accepted construction practices.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, punch-list work, corrective actions, and project closeout activities.
- Support the review of subcontractor invoices, completed quantities, and payment documentation.
- Enforce applicable OSHA requirements, Weston safety policies, site-specific safety plans, and client safety requirements.
- Conduct or participate in daily safety planning, pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and site safety inspections.
- Immediately address unsafe conditions, unacceptable workmanship, schedule concerns, and other field performance issues.
- Maintain a professional, organized, and secure job site.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Project Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience supervising commercial construction, renovation, repair, or facility improvement projects.
- Experience supporting Job Order Contracting, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts, task-order construction, or similar recurring construction programs is preferred.
- Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, and work activities.
- Ability to manage construction activities in active, occupied, or operational facilities.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field logistics, quality control, and schedule management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, schematics, and other technical documents.
- Ability to identify field conflicts, constructability issues, unforeseen conditions, and potential changes in scope.
- Understanding of applicable construction safety requirements, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
- Ability to verify grades and elevations using laser or similar field equipment when required by the project.
- Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to establish priorities, respond to changing field conditions, and manage multiple tasks within schedule constraints.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, facility personnel, subcontractors, vendors, project managers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to address subcontractor performance concerns and field conflicts professionally and effectively.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the project management team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with construction management, scheduling, documentation, or project management software.
- Commitment to quality, safety, professionalism, and customer service.
- Ability to promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible commercial construction experience is preferred.
- Experience supervising renovation, repair, maintenance, or improvement work in active, occupied facilities is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Job Order Contracting, federal construction, government facilities, postal facilities, or other task-order construction programs is preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant construction experience may be considered.
Certifications and Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred or must be obtained within the timeframe established by Weston or the applicable contract.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained as required by the project.
- Additional client, site-access, safety, or project-specific training may be required.
- Ability to satisfy applicable client background screening and facility-access requirements.
- Ability to travel locally or regionally based on project assignments.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays, when required to minimize disruption to active facility operations.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
The position requires work at active construction sites and operating facilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:
- Walk and stand for extended periods.
- Navigate active construction areas, stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces, and confined work areas.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with construction-site oversight.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Work around construction equipment, noise, dust, and other typical jobsite conditions.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
We fully invest in our people. Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
- Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
- Life and disability plans.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
- Work/Life flexibility.
- Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
Weston Solutions
Construction Superintendent II – West Region
Oakland, California
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
CPR Certification
Job Description
At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
Weston is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent II to support anticipated Job Order Contracting projects for the United States Postal Service. Projects may include renovation, repair, maintenance, and facility improvement work performed in active, occupied facilities.
The Construction Superintendent II is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily field activities to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, project schedules, company standards, and client expectations. The Superintendent serves as Weston’s primary onsite representative and works closely with the Program Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors, vendors, facility representatives, and other project stakeholders.
This position requires strong construction field leadership, effective subcontractor coordination, and the ability to manage multiple small to medium-sized construction projects in operating facilities.
This position is contingent upon contract award. Weston is accepting applications in anticipation of potential project opportunities. Final hiring needs, work locations, project assignments, and anticipated start dates will be confirmed following contract award.
Anticipated Work Locations: This position may support projects throughout the West Region, with anticipated opportunities in:
- Southern California, including the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding communities such as Woodland Hills
- California’s Inland Empire, including the greater Ontario area
- Northern California’s East Bay, including the Oakland and Antioch areas
- South Central Washington, including the greater Yakima area
Candidates will generally be considered for opportunities within their selected geographic market. Project assignments will be based on contract requirements, candidate location, qualifications, and availability. Local or regional travel within the assigned market may be required. Specific project locations, travel expectations, and work schedules will be discussed as opportunities are confirmed.
Expected Outcomes:
- Coordinate and oversee daily onsite construction activities for assigned Job Order Contracting projects.
- Serve as Weston’s primary onsite representative and maintain regular communication with the Program Manager, Project Manager, client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and facility personnel.
- Support the safe and efficient execution of renovation, repair, maintenance, and facility improvement projects in active, occupied environments.
- Coordinate subcontractor staffing, scheduling, sequencing, deliveries, access, and daily work activities.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, task orders, and other contract documents.
- Identify constructability concerns, field conflicts, unforeseen conditions, and potential scope changes.
- Promptly communicate field conditions and potential change-order conditions to the Project Manager.
- Assist with site walks, project planning, subcontractor scoping, constructability reviews, and preconstruction activities.
- Assist with the development of subcontractor bidder lists and the evaluation of subcontractor proposals, as requested.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings, pre-installation meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client meetings.
- Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules and provide field input for overall project schedules.
- Coordinate work to minimize interruptions to facility operations, employees, customers, and the public.
- Verify required labor, equipment, materials, permits, site access, and logistical support are available before work begins.
- Monitor project progress against the approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Track daily labor, equipment, materials, deliveries, and production quantities to support accurate cost and productivity reporting.
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate daily reports, field logs, safety documentation, photographs, inspection records, and as-built information.
- Review completed work for compliance with contract documents, quality requirements, and accepted construction practices.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, punch-list work, corrective actions, and project closeout activities.
- Support the review of subcontractor invoices, completed quantities, and payment documentation.
- Enforce applicable OSHA requirements, Weston safety policies, site-specific safety plans, and client safety requirements.
- Conduct or participate in daily safety planning, pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and site safety inspections.
- Immediately address unsafe conditions, unacceptable workmanship, schedule concerns, and other field performance issues.
- Maintain a professional, organized, and secure job site.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Project Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience supervising commercial construction, renovation, repair, or facility improvement projects.
- Experience supporting Job Order Contracting, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts, task-order construction, or similar recurring construction programs is preferred.
- Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, and work activities.
- Ability to manage construction activities in active, occupied, or operational facilities.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field logistics, quality control, and schedule management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, schematics, and other technical documents.
- Ability to identify field conflicts, constructability issues, unforeseen conditions, and potential changes in scope.
- Understanding of applicable construction safety requirements, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
- Ability to verify grades and elevations using laser or similar field equipment when required by the project.
- Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to establish priorities, respond to changing field conditions, and manage multiple tasks within schedule constraints.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, facility personnel, subcontractors, vendors, project managers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to address subcontractor performance concerns and field conflicts professionally and effectively.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the project management team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with construction management, scheduling, documentation, or project management software.
- Commitment to quality, safety, professionalism, and customer service.
- Ability to promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible commercial construction experience is preferred.
- Experience supervising renovation, repair, maintenance, or improvement work in active, occupied facilities is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Job Order Contracting, federal construction, government facilities, postal facilities, or other task-order construction programs is preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant construction experience may be considered.
Certifications and Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred or must be obtained within the timeframe established by Weston or the applicable contract.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained as required by the project.
- Additional client, site-access, safety, or project-specific training may be required.
- Ability to satisfy applicable client background screening and facility-access requirements.
- Ability to travel locally or regionally based on project assignments.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays, when required to minimize disruption to active facility operations.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
The position requires work at active construction sites and operating facilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:
- Walk and stand for extended periods.
- Navigate active construction areas, stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces, and confined work areas.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with construction-site oversight.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Work around construction equipment, noise, dust, and other typical jobsite conditions.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
We fully invest in our people. Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
- Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
- Life and disability plans.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
- Work/Life flexibility.
- Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
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- Exponent75
- BKF Engineers75
- Weston Solutions75
- Charles Pankow Builders75
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited75
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
Construction Jobs in Oakland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction job in Oakland?
Focus on the sectors driving Oakland's current pipeline: commercial tenant improvements in Uptown and Downtown, residential infill projects across East Oakland, and large public infrastructure contracts tied to BART upgrades and port facilities. General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and municipal project managers hire steadily here. Candidates with OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification and verifiable hands-on experience with local project types move to the front of the line fastest.
Which companies hire constructions in Oakland?
Employers hiring constructions in Oakland right now include Exponent, BKF Engineers, and Weston Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oakland's market is a mix of regional general contractors managing large public and private projects and local specialty trades firms working the city's dense residential and commercial corridors.
Are there remote construction jobs in Oakland?
Yes, though remote opportunities are limited for hands-on field roles and more common for estimators, project managers, and design coordinators. About 50% of construction openings tied to Oakland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based side of the trade. In Oakland specifically, hybrid arrangements tend to appear at general contractors managing multiple regional sites who allow office-based staff to work from home part of the week.
How can I get a construction job in Oakland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Oakland is through a registered apprenticeship with one of the local building trades unions, several of which have dispatch halls in or near West Oakland. Entry-level laborer and helper roles with smaller residential contractors working East Oakland's ongoing infill developments are another common starting point. Volunteering with community construction programs tied to Oakland's affordable housing initiatives can also build a verifiable local work history that regional employers recognize.
Which industries hire the most constructions in Oakland?
Most construction openings in Oakland sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oakland's ongoing investment in transit-oriented development around BART stations, port infrastructure, and market-rate and affordable housing along its major corridors keeps demand concentrated in those sectors and makes them the most consistent sources of local hiring.
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