Construction Superintendent Jobs in California

Construction Superintendent jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, driven by large-scale residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects concentrated in the Los Angeles basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. Major employers with a lasting California presence include Turner Construction, Skanska, and Clark Construction, all of which maintain significant project pipelines across the state. The most in-demand specialties are mixed-use and multifamily residential, healthcare facility construction, and public works and transportation infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerProwest Constructors
Top citySacramento, CA
Cities hiring66
Work type98% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Construction Superintendent
Zumwalt Construction
Fresno, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$100k - $160k/yr
51-200

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Project Superintendent - Commercial Construction
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Project Superintendent - Commercial Construction
Mitchell General Contractors Inc
San Diego, California
Construction Management
Project Management
$80k - $110k/yr
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Traveling Construction Superintendent - Retail, Grocery, Restaurant projects experience
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Traveling Construction Superintendent - Retail, Grocery, Restaurant projects experience
JAL Services
Anaheim, California
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
$90k - $130k/yr

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Roofing & Construction Field Operations Superintendent
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Roofing & Construction Field Operations Superintendent
TAG Construction Services INC
San Diego, California
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
$85k - $105k/yr
On-Site

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Assistant Field Superintendent - Construction
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Assistant Field Superintendent - Construction
bkm office environments
Camarillo, California
Compliance & Risk
Construction Labor
Construction Management
Quality Control
$52k - $75k/yr
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Construction Superintendent Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
8 jobs
Los Angeles
8 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
San Diego
5 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
Ontario
3 jobs
Hawthorne
3 jobs
Riverside
3 jobs
Santa Ana
3 jobs

Construction Superintendent Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Prowest Constructors5 open roles
Jobot4 open roles
Uprite Construction4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs across California.

  • Active California contractor license or demonstrated eligibility under California State License Board requirements
  • Proven field leadership managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on commercial or residential projects
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry certification required or strongly preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction drawings
  • Strong familiarity with California Building Code and local permitting and inspection processes

Construction Superintendent Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction superintendent in California?

Most construction superintendents in California enter the role through a combination of field trade experience and progressive site management responsibility rather than a single state-issued license. The California Contractors State License Board licenses general contractors, and many superintendents either hold or work toward a Class B General Building Contractor license. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field strengthens candidacy, as do certifications from the Construction Management Association of America.

How much do construction superintendents make in California?

Construction superintendents 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 superintendents in California?

Employers hiring construction superintendents in California right now include Prowest Constructors, Jobot, and Uprite Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's volume of public infrastructure, healthcare campus, and large mixed-use development projects means both national general contractors and regional specialty firms maintain consistent superintendent hiring throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most construction superintendent jobs?

The cities with the most construction superintendent openings in California are Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Jose. The Los Angeles metro drives the largest share through its sustained multifamily, commercial, and entertainment infrastructure pipeline, while the Bay Area's density of tech campus and life sciences projects keeps hiring strong there, and Sacramento's public works and state government construction programs anchor demand in the Central Valley corridor.

Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Construction superintendent work is fundamentally on-site, requiring direct oversight of crews, inspections, and daily field operations. About 2% of construction superintendent openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating support, or multi-project oversight roles where some administrative work can be done off-site.

How can I get hired as a construction superintendent in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a field trade role, project engineer position, or assistant superintendent title with a California general contractor. Large firms such as Turner Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, and Swinerton run structured associate project manager and field engineer development programs in California that are designed for candidates without superintendent experience. Building toward a California Contractors State License Board Class B license while working on-site demonstrates serious intent and accelerates advancement.

Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in California?

You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.

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