Full-Time
Senior Superintendent
XL Construction
201-500 employees
General contractor delivering collaborative construction projects
Compensation Overview
$161k - $222k/yr
Milpitas, CA, USA + 4 more
More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Oakland, CA, USA | Sacramento, CA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- 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, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Deep understanding of sequencing, safety regulations including California Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, quality assurance/quality control 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, including leading meetings, resolving conflict, and guiding teams through complex issues.
- Serve as the field operations executive on special projects and oversee field planning, execution, and performance.
- Lead and mentor multiple Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and General Foremen, including 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, including sequencing, building information modeling coordination, and constructability.
- Review scopes of work, contracts, and schedules for clarity and alignment with field operations.
- Oversee development and updates of master schedules using Primavera P6 and short-interval planning tools.
- Resolve complex field issues in coordination with engineering, design, clients, 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 company 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 the primary field liaison with clients, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
- Represent the company with professionalism and integrity and support business development by maintaining strong client relationships.
- First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
XL Construction, a Graham Group company, provides construction services for technology, life sciences, healthcare, civic, commercial, and education projects, handling planning, design support, and on-site execution to deliver offices, laboratories, and mission-critical facilities. It uses a collaborative process that emphasizes planning, communication, and teamwork among clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure the project meets goals. It differentiates itself through deep technical construction expertise, a broad network of trusted partners, and a strong workplace culture, plus leadership in sustainability as a founding USGBC Silicon Valley Chapter member, reflected in a 93% client referral rate. Its goal is to improve lives by delivering well-built facilities tailored to each project’s needs and becoming the contractor of choice for leading technology, science, and public-sector organizations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milpitas, California
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Travis USD Golden West Middle School won two ENR California awards on August 7, 2026.
- UCSF Benioff outpatient renovation won ENR Northern California Best Small Project on August 7, 2026.
- Elkhorn Village Elementary coverage on CBS Sacramento spotlights active public-sector momentum on August 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Revelio Labs says headcount fell 6.8% to 652 employees by March 2026.
- Graham merger integration disrupts Milpitas leadership culture through 2026.
- If Graham integration fails, XLI loses the backlog and client overlap that justify the merger.
What makes XL Construction unique
- XL Construction merged with Graham Construction on March 4, 2025, expanding North American reach.
- It wins ENR awards in healthcare, education, and sustainability projects in August 2026.
- Revizto partnership shows disciplined digital collaboration across complex projects since August 8, 2023.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Performance Bonus
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
XL Industries (XLI) has merged with Graham Construction, effective March 4, 2025. This strategic merger aims to enhance service offerings, operational efficiency, and capabilities across North America. XLI will join Graham's U.S. Buildings group, leveraging Graham's resources and expertise. Graham, with over 2,700 employees and annual revenues exceeding $4 billion (CDN), will expand its geographic footprint and service offerings through this merger. No immediate changes to XLI's leadership or structure are planned.
Skyline Construction is excited to announce the addition of Scott McPhie as Senior Project Executive in the Bay Area.
MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Construction, a leading Northern California builder, has appointed Carol McKenna, a 20+ year human resources veteran, as Vice President, People, in its Organizational Development Group. In the newly created role, McKenna will report to Alan Laurlund, XL's Senior Vice President of Organizational Development. She will focus on leading the expansion of the company's integrated talent management program, as well as support the acceleration of XL's diversity, equity and inclusion program (DE&I)
John Boneso, a senior construction industry leader with more than 30 years’ experience, has been appointed executive vice president of XL Construction, a purpose-driven Northern California-based organization focused on building to improve lives.