Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent - Advanced Manufacturing

HITT Contracting•Santa Clara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent provides overall field leadership for advanced manufacturing projects throughout the Bay Area. This individual directs all on-site construction activities while ensuring the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HITT’s quality standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience delivering cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor facilities, or other technically complex manufacturing environments. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field leader and coordinates closely with project management, clients, design teams, subcontractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel throughout the project.

Requirements

High school diploma required
10+ years of commercial construction experience, including significant field-leadership experience with a general contractor
5+ years of experience serving as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
Demonstrated experience delivering cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor facilities, or advanced manufacturing projects is required
Strong knowledge of technically complex MEP systems, process piping, controls, specialty equipment, commissioning, and facility turnover
Experience working in active manufacturing, laboratory, or occupied technical environments
Knowledge of clean-build procedures, contamination control, shutdown planning, and utility tie-ins
Proven ability to lead large project teams and coordinate multiple subcontractors and work activities
Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building codes, safety requirements, and quality-control procedures
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, scheduling platforms, and related construction-management systems
Ability to manage changing priorities, solve complex field issues, and maintain demanding project schedules
Lead confidently and establish clear expectations for all site personnel
Promote a strong safety culture and hold project participants accountable
Communicate technical and construction information clearly and professionally
Coordinate effectively with operations, preconstruction, design, safety, and commissioning teams
Anticipate field constraints and develop practical solutions before they affect the project
Build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and colleagues
Coach and develop Assistant Superintendents and other field team members
Adapt to evolving technologies, designs, schedules, and construction methods
Demonstrate integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
Maintain a customer-service-oriented attitude while protecting HITT’s operational interests

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred
Additional relevant construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
OSHA 30 certification and current First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all on-site construction activities in accordance with HITT’s safety, quality, and operational standards
Manage field operations for cleanroom, laboratory, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects
Develop and maintain project schedules, site logistics plans, sequencing strategies, and short-term look-ahead schedules
Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, equipment, and manpower to maintain project milestones
Partner with the Project Manager to develop the overall project plan and resolve schedule, scope, and constructability concerns
Oversee complex MEP systems, process utilities, controls, life-safety systems, specialty equipment, and system integration
Manage clean-build protocols, contamination-control procedures, environmental requirements, and specialized installation standards
Coordinate utility shutdowns, tie-ins, phased construction, and work within active laboratory or manufacturing environments
Support equipment installation, startup, testing, commissioning, validation, and facility turnover
Conduct daily coordination meetings, subcontractor meetings, and safety planning sessions
Maintain accurate daily reports documenting manpower, progress, inspections, deliveries, constraints, and site conditions
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and coordination documents to identify potential conflicts
Monitor workmanship and enforce project-specific quality-control requirements
Coordinate required inspections with local authorities, consultants, clients, and third-party testing agencies
Lead the punch-list, commissioning, closeout, and owner-acceptance processes
Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, field staff, and subcontractors
Mentor and develop field team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
Maintain positive relationships with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and local authorities
Identify and resolve field issues before they affect project safety, quality, cost, or schedule