Sr Superintendent

XL Construction•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent partners closely with project management, preconstruction, and executive teams, while providing mentorship to Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. This role requires mastery of field operations, a strong understanding of technical scopes, and an ability to lead large cross-functional teams with excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of construction field leadership experience, including 5+ years managing Superintendents on ground up projects.
Proven track record of delivering complex commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences, or mission-critical projects.
Expertise in reading and interpreting construction documents, schedules, and specifications.
Strong command of field software: Procore, Exaktime, Egnyte, Bluebeam, P6/MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite.
Deep understanding of sequencing, safety regulations (Cal/OSHA), QA/QC best practices, and labor compliance.
OSHA 30 Certification required.
Ability to lead large field teams, build trust with stakeholders, and drive results through influence and accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at leading meetings, resolving conflict, and guiding teams through complex issues.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the field operations executive on special projects; oversee field planning, execution, and performance.
Lead and mentor multiple Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and General Foremen; provide direction on staffing, development, and accountability.
Partner with Project Executives and Project Managers to align construction approach, schedule, budget, and risk management strategies.
Ensure safety, quality, and production expectations are upheld across all field operations.
Lead preconstruction planning and field logistics for assigned projects; influence sequencing, BIM coordination, and constructability.
Review scopes of work, contracts, and schedules for clarity and alignment with field operations.
Oversee development and updates of master schedules (Primavera P6) and short interval planning tools.
Resolve complex field issues in coordination with engineering, design, client, and trade partners.
Manage labor deployment, including dispatching crews and coordinating with workforce development partners.
Lead field debriefs, post-project reviews, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance future project delivery.
Foster a high-performance culture by modeling XL’s core values and holding field teams accountable to excellence.
Provide input on financial forecasting, manpower loading, and production tracking.
Support negotiation and resolution of change orders, delays, and subcontractor disputes.
Ensure contracts, insurance, permits, and compliance documentation are in place and enforced.
Act as primary field liaison with clients, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
Represent the company with professionalism and integrity; support business development by maintaining strong client relationships.