Posted: 21-Apr-26
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 110,000-140,000
Salary Details:
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 1137
We’re looking for a general construction Superintendent who resides in Northern California who will lead the team in constructing a 66-unit, 5 story affordable apartment complex in Sacramento California. This is a full-time opportunity a base compensation, bonus eligibility, benefits, and more.
Our preferred candidate has experience working with the local (Sacramento) building department and is available to start the middle of May, 2026.
What You’ll Need to Perform the Role
You’ll use the following to be successful in this role:
- 10 years of experience in the multi-family construction industry or 15 years of experience in construction management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been attained
- OSHA 30 certification
- Advanced working knowledge of Type 1A construction methods and materials, relative to UBC, NEC, UPC, and NFPA codes and regulations
- Ability to read civil plans, soil reports, and wet/dry utility plans
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project)
It would be preferable for you to have:
- Familiarity with Type 3 and/or Type 5 construction
- Experience working with owner representatives
- Understanding of various construction contracts (GMP, cost plus, lump sum, etc.)
You’ll also need the following attributes:
- Extremely organized with ingrained ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Keen attention to detail with focused adherence to strict deadlines and procedures
- Sound problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment
- High level of integrity and dependability, including handling sensitive and confidential information
- Teamwork mindset and temperament to work effectively with a diverse group of people
- Effective ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Genuine desire to work in the real estate development affordable housing industry
- Personal accountability and enthusiasm for achieving company goals
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be primarily responsible for scheduling and managing all aspects of the onsite and offsite construction processes of multi-family projects.
Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Construction site supervision
- Developing the base line schedule for all trades to formulate a production sequence that is logical, efficient, and cost effective
- Forecasting changes and delays and providing the Project Manager with weekly schedule updates in the form of a 6-week look ahead
- Conducting weekly onsite trade meetings with foreman; ensuring awareness of project scheduling and jobsite issues with the intent to work collaboratively to solve problems
- Ensuring appropriate work force is onsite to perform per subcontractor’s schedule, updating daily manpower counts, and maintaining daily event and progress logs
- Understanding and enforcing scopes of work, ensuring each trade complies with contract performance and completes contractual obligations
- Scheduling and creating a punch list before tenant occupancy, ensuring trade contractors complete their scope of work in a timely manner, as well as ensuring timely performance of any final pickups
- Working with the Project Manager to resolve contractual issues, such as the interpretation of contract language, scope descriptions, and negotiation of change orders
- Advising the Project Manager of any deficiencies or discrepancies in building plans and specs, initiating RFIs and providing proper documentation to the Project Manager and any affected trades in the field
- Redlining plans to create as-built conditions for official recordation purposes
- Reviewing all submittals for accuracy, completeness, and company standards, as well as ensuring that all installed materials match approved submittals
- Identifying and correcting unsafe working conditions and OSHA violations, documenting the infraction/condition, reporting to appropriate entities for corrective measures and, if necessary, initiating additional actions deemed suitable to minimize risk to builder/owner
- Following and maintaining jobsite policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, OSHA, SWPPP, BMPs and Emmerson Construction requirements
- Serving as the liaison between public building officials, utility company representatives, special inspectors, and city engineers
- Helping to qualify potential vendors/subcontractors for bid and subcontracting purposes
- Ensuring that construction meets ADA requirements as outlined on the plans and bringing attention to any items that may be additionally required by building officials within each respective municipality
- Checking subcontractor layout and ensuring full compliance with plans and specifications, reconfirming spot elevations, anchor bolt/HD layouts, building corners, slab slopes and elevations, and maintaining complete responsibility of proper layout
- Reading civil plans, soils reports, wet and dry utility plans, and working with transit and/or level to check grades, lines, and elevations that are established for project horizontal and vertical control
What’s in it for You
Emmerson’s people are at the core of everything we do. We offer meaningful careers competitive salaries, annual bonus packages, and an energetic office environment.
We take the well-being of our team members seriously; thus, providing an attractive benefits and perks package to meet the needs of all our employees. This package includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical (HMO, PPO, HDHP/HSA plans available)
- Dental (HMO and POS)
- Vision
- FSA
- Company sponsored Disability and Life insurance
- 401K plan participation with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Hybrid working environment
- Flexible work schedule as business needs permit
- Company-wide events
Hiring Range
Salary of $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 on an annualized basis, depending on qualifications.
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but may change based on education and experience. Final compensation is determined by various factors, such as education, training, experience, work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off including a generous holiday schedule.
