Superintendent Jobs in San Diego, CA
Superintendent jobs in San Diego are concentrated in construction, public infrastructure, and facilities management, with strong demand from employers across Kearny Mesa, Chula Vista, and downtown's East Village. Active openings right now include roles at CMD Electric, Riverwalk Golf Club, and ISEC. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About RAM Construction
We are a leading Commercial General Contractor specializing in tenant improvements, ground-up construction and retrofits to existing buildings. Our specialized experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including healthcare, education, life science, corporate office (tenant & landlord), co-working/creative office, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality.
Job Description
Our Superintendents are responsible for planning and facilitating all daily field activities, site safety, schedule, quality control, and subcontractor coordination.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Walk all areas on project daily, to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
- Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
- Communicate with project team regarding ASI’s, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.
- Ensure that each subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
- Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
- Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
- Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
- Maintain daily logs in Procore of activities on the job site.
- Ensure subcontractor has corrected any and all deficiencies that may be identified by the project team.
- Preside over weekly subcontractor and safety meetings, designed to coordinate the work.
- Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regard to the quality of work or scheduling.
- Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
- Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Experience supervising construction projects for a General Contractor.
- Background in class-A office space and occupied buildings is a plus.
- Ground-up construction experience is a plus.
- Ability to run multiple jobs at any given time.
- Must have experience working in San Diego municipalities, specifically interfacing with building inspectors and code enforcement officers.
- Proficiency reading architectural, structural and MEP construction drawings.
- Schedule all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in the critical path to ensure timely completion.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Project and be proficient in scheduling through the software.
Qualifications:
- Organized individuals who are able to multi-task, and who have clear written and verbal communication skills will succeed.
- Articulate, polite, and poised in client communication.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Familiarity with new technology, specifically Procore and Bluebeam.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and MS Project.
- Deadline and detail-oriented.
- Dependable team player.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients, tenants, subcontractors, and team members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and deliverables.
- OSHA experience and certification.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Benefits:
- 401K + Company Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Auto Allowance
- Company cell phone, iPad & laptop
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
- Bonus Opportunities
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required sit for long periods; stand; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to twenty-five pounds. Must have the ability to walk up and down the stairs several times a day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Who's Hiring
- CMD Electric20

- Riverwalk Golf Club20
- ISEC10

- Evoscapes10E
- IMIA10
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
Superintendent Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a superintendent job in San Diego?
The strongest path in San Diego is building direct experience with general contractors or public agencies active in the region's construction and infrastructure sectors. Candidates who know local permitting processes, subcontractor networks in areas like Otay Mesa and Kearny Mesa, and OSHA compliance for California job sites stand out. Prioritizing employers with active public works contracts or large commercial development pipelines gives you the best entry point.
Which companies hire superintendents in San Diego?
San Diego superintendent roles are posted by CMD Electric, Riverwalk Golf Club, and ISEC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The market includes a mix of regional general contractors, public utilities, school districts, and large-scale commercial developers active across San Diego County.
Are there remote superintendent jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though remote work is limited for hands-on site roles and more available for project coordination and oversight positions. About 16% of superintendent openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with scheduling, reporting, and vendor coordination functions most likely to allow off-site flexibility in the local market.
How can I get a superintendent job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is starting as an assistant superintendent or field engineer with a regional general contractor or subcontractor handling residential or light commercial work in communities like El Cajon or National City. Local community college construction management programs and apprenticeships through San Diego trade associations also open doors, and employers working on San Diego Unified School District or city infrastructure projects frequently hire at the assistant level.
Which industries hire the most superintendents in San Diego?
Most superintendent openings in San Diego sit in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's ongoing military base modernization, life sciences campus construction in Torrey Pines, and large mixed-use development in Mission Valley collectively drive consistent demand across those sectors.
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