Construction Superintendent Jobs in California

Compensation Range

$110,000 - $145,000 (USD) Anual Base Salary (California only)

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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Job Description

The Construction Superintendent (CS) is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. Responsibilities are typically safety compliance, craft supervision and production, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, material handling, daily reports, quality control and craft training. The CS's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Key Responsibilities

The following is a list of the primary tasks of the Construction Superintendent, some of which may be delegated to jobsite personnel, but which require his or her close supervision:

• Safety - The primary responsibility for job safety rests with the Superintendent. Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions
• Quality – The Superintendent is responsible for all quality control on the project, both Company and subcontractors. Any repetitive quality problems with a subcontractor or vendor should be called to upper management's attention. The Company has a policy and past record of providing high-quality work and this high-quality standard is to be maintained on each project
• Job Planning - Development and implementation of the pre-job plan. Make course corrections to the plan as required. Create material handling and site utilization plans
• Scheduling - Participate in the project scheduling to the extent necessary to ensure that it is "his/her schedule" and that it complies with the job planning
• Mobilization - Complete specific tasks as assigned in pre-job planning sessions
• Coordinate and supervise all Company work forces on the project including employment of laborers and craft persons. The Superintendent has the authority to hire and fire all hourly paid personnel under his or her direct supervision. This also includes the indoctrination of Foreman and holding them accountable
• Develop Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Engineers, Foremen and craft persons
• Personnel evaluation, development, and retention. The Superintendent will be consulted in the assignment of salaried staff. He or she is responsible for defining what is expected of (goal setting), providing feedback to, and evaluating salaried personnel under his or her direction. He or she is to recommend promotion, transfers, or termination according to the projects needs and personnel evaluations
• Recruiting of salaried personnel as time permits
• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors – Hold weekly scheduling meetings with all subcontractors’ Foremen
• Develop forms detailing and special construction methods for job efficiency
• Maintain accurate time keeping and cost records
• Study labor recaps and cost controls carefully to determine areas needing special attention and initiate changes and procedures to bring costs back into budget
• Expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis. Use the Construction Manager for assistance with major or unusual delivery performance problems
• Material Receiving - Be sure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and given to the Jobsite Administrator
• Equipment - Equipment needs should be reviewed with the Project Manager and General Superintendent and the Corporate Support Department Manager. Emphasis should be given to utilization of Company owned equipment. The Support Department will initiate the purchase of any capital equipment (in excess of $5,000), if required. If the equipment is not available from Company sources, the Superintendent may rent as required. Special effort should be made to minimize outside equipment rentals
• Owner Relations – Participate in the Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings. Along with the Project Manager, ensure Owner and Owner’s Representatives are aware of changes to schedule, potential conflicts, etc
• Be sensitive to special requirements of the customer or neighbors to ensure satisfactory relations
• Maintain Project Logs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction related field, including staff leadership and management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to function as part of a high-performance team.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems.
• Familiarity with strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment.
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional accreditations, including DBIA, LEED, etc.

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.
• Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.
• Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Based on position location, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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