Construction Superintendent - Custom Residential

Company Overview:

Riley Projects is an integrated architecture, design, pre-construction, and construction company based in Culver City, California. We integrate architecture, preconstruction, and construction management services to create healthy and sustainable buildings and spaces for the 21st century. Our mission is to find innovative solutions towards delivering design-forward, high-quality projects while maximizing our positive impact on cost, community, and the environment.

At our company, we value diversity and support our employees in achieving their professional goals. We believe that a diverse team leads to more innovative and effective solutions, and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. This is especially important for us as a design-build company where there is a great opportunity to use your ideas to improve our design and project delivery standards for all our current and future projects.

Job Description:

Riley Projects is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent specializing in custom residential construction to manage projects ranging from 4,000 to 20,000 sqft. You will be responsible for executing the construction of a project from permit approval to close-out, ensuring that project delivery is on-time, on-budget, and high-quality. The role includes direct scheduling, management, and support of subcontractors; job-site QA/QC; and collaboration with the internal construction, pre-construction, and design teams. The ideal candidate will work well independently and be proactive in the field, while working closely with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, clients, and city inspectors to ensure projects meet a high bar for quality, safety, and health standards.

This role reports directly to the Construction Manager and works closely with the Director of Operations. You will engage with Construction Superintendent colleagues via a daily morning stand-up, chat platforms, and on-site support / collaboration as needed.

If you are organized, experienced, have an eye for detail, a joy for leadership, and passion for delivering high-quality construction projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review drawings, budgets, and schedules to understand project scope, products, details, and sequencing
• Author RFIs to the internal team and be proactively involved on their resolution
• Communicate directly with design and pre-construction teams on RFIs, schedules, and procurement
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and others as needed to determine project technical needs
• Foster strong subcontractor relationships and be a resource to subcontractors in the field
• Set performance goals and deadlines for subcontractors and vendors
• Manage job-site documentation sets to ensure all subs are updated and fully comprehend the design and drawings
• Plan inspections and manage job card
• Implement and ensure compliance with safety and quality guidelines
• Use company digital platforms to document job-site progress and issues
• Anticipate and resolve on-site issues and emergencies; escalate to the Construction Manager for support as needed

Requirements

• 5-10 years experience as a Construction Superintendent or in a similar role
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations, processes, QA/QC, and details
• Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, and civil drawings and details
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new software
• Organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to lead, inspire, and work independently
• Willingness to collaborate, learn, and help others

Benefits

• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Company sponsored retirement plan (401k) with company contribution plan after 1 year of employment
• Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy, in addition to holidays
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development tailored to your professional growth
• Quarterly team-wide events in LA
• Culver City office available for meetings, desk work, trainings, etc.