Sr Superintendent

XL Construction•Milpitas, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At XL Construction, the Senior Project Superintendent – Science plays a vital leadership role in managing field operations on large-scale, technical life science projects across the Bay Area. This role is responsible—alongside the Project Manager—for the overall success of complex projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, schedule, quality, and field leadership. With 10+ years of progressive field experience and a deep understanding of science and advanced technology environments, this individual brings precision, foresight, and mentorship to every phase of the build. The Senior Superintendent – Science also champions XL’s jobsite culture by modeling professionalism, reinforcing safety best practices, and ensuring strong collaboration across all partners.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive field leadership experience, including science/life science projects
Ground-up and renovation experience in laboratory, biotech, cleanroom, or GMP environments
Strong scheduling skills using Primavera P6 and knowledge of Lean construction practices
Proven experience managing self-performed scopes
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities
Familiarity with permitting, trade sequencing, and environmental controls unique to science builds
Relevant market and safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30)
High level of professionalism, collaboration, and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field execution of technical science and laboratory projects
Develop and manage project schedules using P6 and Lean planning methods
Oversee field operations, daily logistics, and trade partner coordination
Collaborate with designers, clients, and consultants to resolve design and constructability issues
Lead all scopes of work including coordination of self-performed work (SPW)
Identify daily milestones and align crews to ensure schedule adherence
Participate in and lead internal team meetings, OACs, and trade coordination sessions
Support pursuit and preconstruction efforts through scheduling, logistics planning, and field insight
Train and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and craft staff
Maintain a strong presence on the jobsite with deep awareness of daily conditions and needs
Champion jobsite safety culture and ensure compliance with all procedures
Cultivate unity and positive morale among field teams and partners