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Construction Superintendent - 10+ Years Experience (Los Angeles)
MERIDIAN BUILDING CO INC
compensation:
$45/hour
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
senior level
job title:
Construction Superintendent
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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing on-site personnel and subcontractors, coordinating construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved plans and building codes, working directly with city inspectors, and managing the project through final inspections and occupancy approval.
Minimum Qualifications
Construction Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional construction experience, preferably in multifamily residential construction.
Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience supervising construction sites, managing crews, subcontractors, and daily construction operations.
Education: A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related construction discipline is mandatory.
Technical Knowledge: Advanced ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Inspection Experience: Demonstrated experience coordinating and successfully passing city building inspections, preferably with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Building Codes: Working knowledge of applicable California building codes, Los Angeles construction requirements, permit procedures, and inspection standards.
English Proficiency: Strong professional English communication skills, both verbal and written, sufficient to supervise construction personnel, coordinate with inspectors, and prepare project documentation.
Project Delivery: Proven experience managing construction schedules, quality control, safety, subcontractors, and project completion.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Site Management
Direct and supervise all daily construction operations.
Lead and coordinate construction crews and subcontractors.
Assign tasks, establish priorities, and monitor performance.
Maintain construction schedules and coordinate daily and weekly work plans.
Identify delays and implement corrective actions.
Engineering and Technical Supervision
Review approved construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Verify compliance of completed work with approved plans.
Coordinate structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems.
Identify technical conflicts and coordinate solutions with project engineers, architects, and management.
Monitor material requirements, deliveries, and installation quality.
City Inspections and Permits
Serve as the primary on-site contact for city building inspectors and relevant authorities.
Coordinate and schedule required inspections with LADBS.
Prepare the site and documentation for foundation, framing, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other applicable inspections.
Attend inspections and communicate directly with inspectors.
Resolve inspection comments, correction notices, and code compliance issues.
Track inspection approvals, permit records, and required sign-offs.
Coordinate final inspections and support obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), as applicable.
Quality Control and Safety
Inspect ongoing work for quality, completeness, and compliance with approved plans.
Identify deficiencies and require prompt corrective action.
Enforce applicable OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe construction site.
Prevent rework, unnecessary expenses, and avoidable delays.
Reporting and Project Completion
Provide daily construction progress reports to company management.
Maintain photographic records, inspection logs, and construction documentation.
Monitor subcontractor performance and construction milestones.
Manage punch lists and completion of outstanding work.
Coordinate project closeout, final approvals, and site handover.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience delivering multifamily residential projects in Los Angeles.
Successful completion of projects through final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, or comparable construction management software.
Experience managing multiple trades simultaneously under demanding construction schedules.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a hands-on, organized, technically competent construction leader who can take ownership of day-to-day site operations, make informed decisions, communicate effectively with inspectors, and deliver results with limited day-to-day supervision.
Application Requirements: Candidates should submit a resume outlining relevant construction experience, educational qualifications, previously managed projects, supervisory responsibilities, and experience obtaining final municipal construction approvals.
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