General Superintendent

schnabel•Walnut Creek, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Schnabel is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction projects, overseeing Superintendents and ensuring consistent execution of safety, quality, schedule, and productivity standards. This role bridges field operations and executive leadership, driving performance, standardization, and continuous improvement across all assigned projects. Schnabel’s scope of work includes a wide range of geostructural solutions: drilled and driven deep foundations, soil mixing, aggregate piers, rigid inclusions, soldier piles, tiebacks, soil nails, wood lagging, shotcrete, bracing, underpinning, and all types of grouting. Candidates who have direct construction experience and familiarity with these construction methods are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of heavy civil, industrial, or commercial construction experience, including senior field leadership roles
Proven experience managing multiple projects and supervising Superintendents
Strong knowledge of construction operations, scheduling, and field management practices
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
Local and regional travel as required for projects
Driver’s license and a safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Direct construction experience and familiarity with geostructural solutions (drilled and driven deep foundations, soil mixing, aggregate piers, rigid inclusions, soldier piles, tiebacks, soil nails, wood lagging, shotcrete, bracing, underpinning, and all types of grouting) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee field operations across multiple active project sites
Directly manage and mentor Site Superintendents, ensuring alignment with company standards and project goals
Monitor overall project performance, including schedule, cost, safety, and quality metrics
Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, identify risks, and provide guidance
Lead, coach, and develop Site Superintendents and emerging field leaders
Establish clear expectations and accountability for field leadership teams
Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives
Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, and operational excellence
Champion company-wide safety initiatives and ensure consistent implementation across projects
Review safety performance and lead corrective actions for incidents or trends
Ensure Site Superintendents and Foremen are effectively enforcing safety standards
Standardize field processes, procedures, and best practices across projects
Drive adoption of Lean construction practices, pull planning, and continuous improvement efforts
Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and resource utilization across all sites
Oversee project schedules and ensure Site Superintendents are maintaining milestone commitments
Identify systemic risks or delays and implement corrective strategies
Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects to maximize efficiency
Collaborate with Operations Manager and Project Managers on budget performance
Provide field input on cost trends, productivity, and forecasting
Support review and approval of major field-driven cost impacts and change events
Support key client relationships and participate in high-level project meetings
Ensure field operations consistently meet or exceed client expectations
Assist in resolving escalated project issues
Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager on project and field performance
Ensure consistent and accurate reporting from Site Superintendents
Communicate organizational priorities and initiatives to field teams
Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.