Senior Superintendent

Description

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