Superintendent

Swinerton Builders

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San Diego CA Until 10/4/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Compensation Range

$120,000.00 - $165,700.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:

Supervision of the construction project resulting in successful project completion.

Job Description:

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Able to perform all essential Asst. Supt./Project Engineer job responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Safety Training Program and enforce safety procedures

• Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance

• Prepare and maintain responsibility for CPM job schedule

• Develop Owner and Architect’s confidence

• Recruit, organize, train, direct and coordinate field construction team including subcontractor’s direct hire work

• Assure work quality - set standards for quality control

• Order materials and tools and plan supply allotment to avoid “crisis” buying

• Prepare necessary reports (e.g. time sheets, work orders, daily reports and invoice approval)

• Document and complete all punchlists in a timely manner

• Review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

• Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

• Perform start-up testing and turnover to Owner

• Document final close-out and Owner’s acceptance

• Perform manual work only in rare circumstances when, in employee’s independent judgment, exigent circumstances require it

• Ability to travel as required by management

• Ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

 

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* 10 years as a primary Superintendent is a preferred

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience (4 years as Assistant Superintendent)

• Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level

• Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification, or achievement of STS Certification within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status

• Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades), and prior experience as foreman or journeyman in at least one trade, or project engineer

• Knowledge of OSHA laws

• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control

• Ability in problem-solving

• Strong sense of urgency

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.  Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

About this role

Summary

Supervise construction projects, manage teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Job title

Superintendent

Experience level

10+ years or 4+ years with related experience

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

San Diego, CA; remote work not specified.

Salary

$120k–$166k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisionsafety trainingCPM schedulingsubcontractor managementOSHA laws

Preferred skills

engineeringconstruction managementproject engineeringproblem-solving

Specializations

construction supervisionsafetyproject schedulingquality controlfield construction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City