Construction Site Manager Jobs in California
Construction Site Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in residential and commercial development, public infrastructure, and large-scale industrial construction, with openings at every level from junior superintendent to senior project executive. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established contractors like Turner Construction, Webcor Builders, and Hensel Phelps maintain deep California footprints. The most in-demand specialties are ground-up commercial builds, transit and transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use residential development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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USO Building Co./US-Offsite
Commercial Construction Site Superintendent
Location: Redding, CA. Primarily assigned to active project sites, with travel based on project requirements.
Relocation assistance offered.
Lead the Field. Protect the Schedule. Deliver Quality from Mobilization to Closeout.
US-Offsite is a modular design-build factory and general contractor helping developers deliver high-quality modular buildings with greater speed, cost certainty, and control. Through USO Building Co., our construction teams coordinate factory-built modules with site preparation, vertical construction, subcontractor operations, and project closeout to create a more integrated and predictable building experience.
US-Offsite is hiring a Commercial Site Superintendent for its construction division, USO Building Co., to lead the safe, timely, and high-quality execution of field operations from mobilization through final closeout. This role serves as the primary on-site leader and is responsible for directing subcontractors, maintaining the project schedule, coordinating modular deliveries and setting operations, enforcing safety requirements, managing site logistics, and ensuring all work complies with project documents and company standards.
The ideal candidate is an experienced field leader who takes ownership of jobsite performance, communicates clearly, solves problems under pressure, and maintains high standards for safety, quality, organization, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily field operations and maintain responsibility for jobsite execution from mobilization through closeout
- Execute the project schedule and develop weekly look-ahead plans to communicate upcoming work, manpower needs, deliveries, inspections, and site priorities
- Coordinate subcontractor activities, USO field labor, material deliveries, equipment, and site resources to protect project milestones
- Identify schedule risks, field conflicts, and potential delays, and implement recovery plans in coordination with the Project Manager
- Coordinate modular deliveries, crane operations, setting activities, staging, and installation sequencing
- Lead the project-specific safety program in accordance with USO policies and OSHA requirements
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and emergency response planning
- Enforce PPE requirements, correct unsafe conditions, and report incidents immediately
- Maintain jobsite security and safeguard tools, materials, equipment, and completed work
- Develop and maintain site logistics plans, including access points, staging areas, delivery routes, traffic control, cranes, and equipment movement
- Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and professionally presented jobsite
- Verify construction work against plans, specifications, approved submittals, and manufacturer requirements through routine inspections
- Coordinate municipal inspections, third-party testing, surveying, and required quality-control activities
- Track punch-list items and drive timely completion before turnover
- Protect completed work from weather, construction activity, damage, and interference from other trades
- Direct subcontractors and USO field personnel while verifying adequate manpower, supervision, and jobsite performance
- Lead recurring subcontractor coordination meetings and resolve sequencing, access, scope, and field conflicts
- Communicate professionally with owners, inspectors, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project staff
- Complete accurate daily reports documenting manpower, work completed, deliveries, inspections, safety activity, weather, delays, and jobsite conditions
- Review, verify, and approve time-and-material tickets, field time sheets, delivery tickets, and supporting cost documentation
- Maintain current field copies of RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, and approved changes
- Document field conditions that may result in RFIs, change orders, backcharges, or schedule impacts
- Maintain organized field records, including photographs, inspection logs, delivery documentation, testing records, and project as-builts
- Support warranty documentation, closeout packages, final inspections, and turnover requirements
- Participate in weekly project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedule, safety, quality, cost impacts, and outstanding field items
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of construction industry experience
- 5+ years of experience in Site Superintendent, General Superintendent, or comparable site-supervision roles
- 3+ years of direct hands-on field construction experience
- Experience overseeing commercial, multifamily, modular, design-build, or general contracting projects preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects from mobilization through punch-list and closeout
- Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, jobsite safety practices, site security, and emergency response procedures
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change documentation
- Experience developing look-ahead schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and managing schedule recovery efforts
- Familiarity with modular delivery, crane, setting, staging, or installation operations is a plus
- Proficiency with scheduling, field reporting, cost tracking, and construction management tools
- Familiarity with construction contracts, time-and-material work, backcharges, and change-order management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain organized, decisive, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced field environment
- Ability to respond to project-related calls, text messages, and emails within four hours during active operations
- Comfortable using CRM access, daily reporting platforms, and other field technology on a company-provided phone or laptop
- Must be able to walk active construction sites, climb stairs and ladders, work around heavy equipment, and perform the physical duties required of an on-site field leader
Pay and Benefits:
- W-2 employment
- Full-time schedule, 40+ hours per week
- Base salary: $100,000-$130,000 per year, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities targeted at $20,000-$40,000 annually, based on individual, project, and company performance
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel using a personal vehicle
- Biweekly payroll
- Benefits available after the 90-day introductory period
- 80 hours of paid vacation annually, accrued, with increases based on tenure
- 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
- 5 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Why USO Building Co./US-Offsite
At US-Offsite, the Site Superintendent is the field leader responsible for turning project plans into safe, organized, and successful construction operations. You will have direct ownership of daily execution, schedule performance, subcontractor coordination, safety, site logistics, quality control, and field documentation while working closely with Project Managers, design professionals, inspectors, vendors, and company leadership.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to lead complex modular and multifamily construction projects while helping improve the way housing is delivered. If you take pride in running disciplined jobsites, holding teams accountable, solving problems quickly, and delivering quality work from mobilization through closeout, this role offers significant responsibility, performance-based earning potential, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing construction company.
US-Offsite encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction site manager jobs across California.
- Active California Contractor's License or working under a licensed California contractor required
- Five or more years of field experience managing commercial or residential construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Autodesk Build
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and current knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety regulations
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Construction Site Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction site manager in California?
Most construction site managers in California start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then build field experience as a superintendent or assistant project manager. California does not license construction site managers directly, but the California Contractors State License Board issues contractor licenses that are often required or strongly preferred for senior roles. Many candidates also earn the Certified Construction Manager credential through the Construction Management Association of America as a recognized professional benchmark.
How much do construction site managers make in California?
Construction site managers in California earn a median of about $133,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,100 for the lowest 10% to over $211,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction site managers in California?
Employers hiring construction site managers in California right now include Mill Creek Residential, National Community Renaissance, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's volume of public works, transit expansion, and large mixed-use development keeps national general contractors, regional builders, and public agencies consistently posting these roles throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most construction site manager jobs?
The California cities with the most construction site manager openings are San Diego, Long Beach, and San Francisco. Los Angeles drives the largest share through its scale of commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects, while the Bay Area's ongoing tech campus and transit development sustains consistent demand, and San Diego's military construction and coastal residential sector adds significant volume across the region.
Are there remote construction site manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 12% of construction site manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how fundamentally on-site the role is. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are pre-construction planning, bid coordination, and document review, while daily site supervision, safety walkthroughs, and subcontractor management require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a construction site manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a field engineer, project engineer, or assistant superintendent with a general contractor that runs structured training programs. Large California builders like Swinerton and Clark Construction hire recent construction management graduates into rotational field roles that build toward site management. Completing an AGC of California apprenticeship program, earning an OSHA 30-Hour certification, and developing proficiency in Procore gives candidates without direct supervision experience a measurable edge in California hiring.
Where can I find and apply to construction site manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to construction site manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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