Skanska

Superintendent I (Area)

Skanska • $125K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven construction experience
  • 2+ years as a Safety and QAQC Cultural Champion
  • 2+ years leading fit-out projects or areas of larger projects
  • Experience managing change orders and tickets for 2+ years
  • 2+ years overseeing subcontractors
  • Familiarity with schedule updates and look-ahead scheduling for 2+ years
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications for 2+ years

Responsibilities

  • Lead field operations within assigned project areas
  • Supervise field labor and Assistant Superintendents
  • Ensure work is completed safely and on schedule
  • Conduct regular safety and supervisory meetings
  • Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance
  • Manage project logistics, quality control, and risk mitigation
  • Coach team members to maintain work-site harmony

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Expert guidance and tools for personal needs
  • 401k savings plan
  • Competitive bonus program
  • Employee ownership program
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Superintendent I (Area) role at Skanska USA Building is responsible for leading field operations within assigned project areas, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, profitably, and in alignment with contract documents, design, budget, and schedule. This position directly supervises field labor and Assistant Superintendents, with a strong emphasis on on-site presence, coordination, and real-time leadership in production, safety, and supervisory meetings.

The role requires a solid construction management background, including a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, plus relevant leadership experience on fit-out projects or specific areas of larger building projects. Key experience includes safety and QAQC leadership, subcontractor oversight, schedule updates, change order and ticket management, and interpreting plans and specifications. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with tools and systems such as Procore, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, OPC and JD Edwards.

This position also demands strong competency in contract management, risk management, logistics, quality control, project cost management, schedule ownership, and subcontractor oversight. The Superintendent is expected to coach others, maintain work-site harmony, support business development in the field, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Overall, the role combines operational leadership, technical construction knowledge, and people management to keep projects running efficiently and successfully.

Superintendent 1 (Area) Required Qualifications:
    • 5+ Years of proven construction experience
    • 2+ years of being a Safety and QAQC Cultural Champion
    • 2+ years Successful leadership of smaller fit out projects or an area of a larger building project
    • 2+ years experience with change order and ticket management
    • 2+ years experience with subcontractor oversite
    • 2+ years experience with schedule updates and look ahead schedules
    • 2+ years experience with reading and delivering on plans and specs

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for tis position who now or in the future require sponsorship by the company.

We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary Location

US-CA-San Francisco

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Onsite

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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38,000 employees
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