Senior Project Superintendent

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Pleasanton, CA

12h•$173,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent leads field operations on large, complex, or multiple concurrent multifamily projects out of the Pleasanton office. The role owns safety, schedule, quality, and trade performance from startup through turnover and sets standards for field leaders. The Senior Superintendent contributes during preconstruction, leads constructability reviews, and develops logistics and sequencing plans before construction begins, carrying those plans through closeout and turnover. The position also mentors Superintendents and develops future field leaders. The position reports to the Project Executive, Project Director, or another assigned supervisor. It works closely with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients, and operational leadership.

Requirements

20+ years of construction industry experience, with demonstrated success leading large, complex, or multiple commercial construction projects.
Deep multifamily experience and a track record of delivering multifamily projects from startup through turnover.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
Expert understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, logistics, quality requirements, and safety practices.
Advanced ability to interpret plans, specifications, schedules, shop drawings, and project documentation.
Strong understanding of constructability, site utilization, workforce planning, and trade coordination.
Advanced knowledge of VDC/BIM and how to apply it in the field.
Experience developing and mentoring Superintendents and other field personnel.
Experience in preconstruction, constructability reviews, logistics planning, and project pursuits.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management technology platforms.
OSHA 30-Hour certification required.

Responsibilities

Build and promote a jobsite culture of safety, accountability, planning, and continuous improvement, and coach field leaders on safety leadership.
Identify and mitigate safety, schedule, quality, logistics, and staffing risks early; develop recovery and contingency plans when conditions change.
Lead delivery strategy from startup through closeout, including scheduling, sequencing, logistics, workforce planning, and trade coordination across repetitive unit work.
Ensure quality standards, commissioning requirements, and turnover objectives are met.
Resolve complex constructability and coordination issues using VDC/BIM processes in the field.
Lead, mentor, and develop Superintendents and other field personnel, and support recruiting, training, and succession planning.
Participate in pursuits, interviews, and client presentations, and lead constructability reviews during preconstruction.
Develop logistics plans, site utilization plans, and staffing strategies, and support procurement planning for long-lead items.
Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Contribute to company initiatives in safety, training, recruiting, and leadership development.