Senior Construction Manager / Superintendent - Residential

Van Acker Construction•Nicasio, CA

2d•$170,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Van Acker Construction (VAC) is looking for a Senior Construction Manager / Site Superintendent to join our project team on a high-end, single family residential construction project in Nicasio, CA (west Marin County). This complex, ground up, multi-year project is expected to break ground in early Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is curious and willing to learn while providing strong leadership and organizational skills. They will oversee the scheduling and coordination of the entire project and possess the ability to bring diverse teams together to work toward a common goal. This position requires strong communication skills, forward thinking, leadership, confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy. Must be capable of running construction projects of up to $70M. As Construction Managers and General Contractors, Van Acker Construction (VAC) is the firm with overall responsibility for all construction phases and activities on a project. This position is available immediately.

Requirements

Minimum twenty-five years’ experience in the construction industry, in positions of increasing skills and responsibility; and at least ten years of supervisory and scheduling experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent degree or certificate in construction and engineering, business and administration, or other related classes
Capable and experienced in running construction projects with contract values of up to $70M
Prior experience in high-end residential construction required
Understands contracts, plans, and specifications, and is knowledgeable about construction methods, materials, and regulations; can read engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Applications, and scheduling tools a must; familiarity with software programs for job costing and estimating is important
Applicants must be in good physical condition: must be able to sit, stand, walk the site (uneven surfaces and long distances between structures) and otherwise physically perform all duties of the job
Adaptable and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; decisive and able to work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays
Able to coordinate multiple activities and teams at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to able to establish a good working relationship with many different people including owners, subcontractors, other site superintendents, design professionals, city officials, and neighbors. Excels at diplomatic negotiations and client relations
Maintaining confidentiality is of utmost importance

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process through final construction on a timely and economical basis, with an eye on quality control
Oversee the organization, scheduling, and implementation of the project to execute the designs provided by the PM and design-architectural team; direct various teams to complete the tasks that integrate the building structure, MEP, and landscape systems
Coordinate and manage people, materials, and equipment; budgets, schedules, and contracts; and the safety of employees and the public; oversee all activities at the site daily
Regularly review engineering and architectural drawings and specifications to monitor progress and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and prevailing building codes
Meet regularly with owners, subcontractors, architects, and other design professionals to monitor and coordinate all phases of the construction project. Interact with city officials and neighbors as needed
Observe job conditions and to be alert to changes and potential problems, particularly involving safety on the job site and adherence to regulations