About the role
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.
What You Will Do
Leadership & Strategy
- 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.
Project Oversight & Execution
- 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.
Workforce & Team Management
- 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.
Financial & Risk Management
- 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.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
- 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.
What You Will Bring
Experience
- 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.
Technical Skills
- 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.
Certifications
- OSHA 30 Certification required. - First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
Leadership & Communication
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $161,000 to $222,000 annually, in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Senior Superintendents at XL Construction are eligible for:
- Annual performance bonus - Company truck or vehicle allowance - Health, dental, vision insurance - 401(k) plan with company match - Paid time off (PTO) starting at 3+ weeks - Professional development support and leadership training
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