Project Superintendent

Custom Design & Construction is a premier design-build remodeling firm with a 35-year history in the South Bay, 900+ completed projects, and a reputation built on craftsmanship and client care. We're looking for a Project Superintendent to lead day-to-day field execution, a hands-on builder and planner who reads plans fluently, thinks several steps ahead, and is just as comfortable coordinating trades as picking up tools to keep the job moving. This is not a desk job: it's active field leadership, balanced with the planning and quality control that keep a project on track.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Plan Reading & Project Understanding

• Read and understand architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, cabinetry, and design plans before work begins
• Identify conflicts, missing information, and constructability concerns, and verify critical dimensions before fabrication or installation
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Design Team when clarification is needed

Scheduling & Field Coordination

• Maintain a short-term look-ahead schedule, sequencing trades and confirming labor, materials, and inspections are ready before the next phase
• Coordinate subcontractors, CDC field staff, deliveries, and site access, and anticipate obstacles before they affect the schedule
• Keep an organized job site and accurate record of open items and follow-ups

Field Leadership & Hands-On Work

• Lead the CDC field team and subcontractors in daily execution, providing clear direction and holding trades accountable for quality, schedule, and cleanliness
• Work alongside the field team. carpentry, layout, installation, punch work, as time allows and project needs require
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site

Quality Control & Communication

• Apply strong residential construction knowledge to daily field decisions and catch workmanship issues early
• Coordinate and prepare for inspections, and communicate progress, delays, and open questions to the Project Manager
• Assist with punch lists and drive projects through final completion

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of residential construction experience, ideally including high-end remodels, additions, or custom homes
• Prior experience as a Superintendent, Lead Carpenter, Foreman, Project Manager, or similar field leadership role
• Strong ability to read architectural and structural plans and construction details
• Hands-on carpentry skills and solid knowledge of residential construction sequencing and trade coordination
• Proven ability to plan ahead, manage multiple trades and priorities, and solve problems before they affect the project
• Comfort with project management software, digital plans, and mobile technology
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off & holidays
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Professional development and leadership training

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your job experience and hands on field/office training experience to [email protected]

Use subject line: “Project Superintended Application – [Your Name]”

Pay: From $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person