Construction Superintendent (Level 2)

Edwards Construction Group • San Diego, CA

7d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Us: Edwards Construction Group is a premier commercial construction firm that has been building the critical infrastructure for communities across California for decades. What truly sets us apart is our integrated, hands-on approach to building. We believe in empowering our people, not just constructing great projects. With a team of nearly one-hundred industry professionals, we deliver projects across key sectors, including K-12, Higher Education, Civic, and Private Commercial. Our expertise is rooted in a commitment to excellence, driven by innovation in technology, and grounded in an uncompromising dedication to safety. At ECG, we provide mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment where every voice is valued. If you are a professional who thrives on challenges and is ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, industry-leading team, we invite you to apply! About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and solutions-driven Construction Superintendent II to take the reins on a wide range of complex public works projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives on taking complete ownership of managing a job site and potentially overseeing multiple jobs and teams. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of leadership, technical knowledge within the industry, and project ownership. From site safety, extensive knowledge and management of the day-to-day field operations for their assigned project(s), driving progress, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in public works construction or related construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction management, project management, estimating, and site superintendent duties.
• Familiarity with construction / project management software (i.e. Procore, BIM software, Trimble Connect, etc.)
• Strong understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Capable of running various phases of a project from groundbreaking through commissioning and punch list.
• Ability to assist with pre-construction activities as needed.
• Great organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to be a great and pro-active leader and mentor and keep your cool in stressful situations.
• Strategic leadership and management abilities; including training, employee development, motivation, and effective discipline.
• Confident in effectively addressing an audience of various sizes to communicate messages and ideas.
• Strategic decision making and use of sound judgement.
• Advanced customer focus and the ability to work cohesively with others.
• Display attitude of ownership and responsibility.
• Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

Responsibilities

• You will lead one or more active public works projects, with typical annual billings over $10M
• You will prepare, maintain, and update a 3-week lookahead schedule on a weekly basis, monitor advancement, precisely track delays, and determine the party responsible for them
• You will push and protect project momentum while working with PMs to document and mitigate delays, and drive timely, accurate responses from owners and architects
• You will use an iPad and Procore daily across key modules: RFIs, Submittals, Schedule, Observations, Daily Logs, Change Events, Commitments, Inspections, Punch List, and more
• You will navigate a BIM model and Trimble Connect, while providing assistance and training to others
• You will support the PM to create and update Gantt chart schedules, assist in tracking and reviewing submittals, and manage PCOs/CCOs from pricing through final Commitment Change Orders
• You will ensure daily logs are maintained thoroughly and accurately at all times, encompassing manpower, delays, equipment, dumpsters, a call log, notes, visitors, and deliveries
• You will manage site safety and compliance; no exceptions, and create a culture of safety and collaboration across all trades
• You will maintain confidentiality on project financials and strategic information - shared only with senior leadership
• You will mentor and lead with professionalism—handle stress with a calm and solutions-oriented approach
• You will respond to meeting minutes, maintain clear documentation, and communicate thoroughly with the PM
• You will cultivate positive relationships with subcontractors and the Inspector of Record

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(K) matching
• Paid vacation
• A typical hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 USD per year with the final offer based on your qualifications, job-related skills, and relevant experience.
• In addition, ECG's total rewards offering also includes comprehensive benefits, continuing education bonus program, and opportunities for career growth.
• ECG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed