Construction Superintendent

Company: Essel
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Essel is seeking experienced Superintendent / Project Manager. The right person for this position must have experience with project management and estimating. The ability to meet deadlines and create several estimates simultaneously is a must. Will report to and work closely with VP of Operations, onsite Property Managers, Maintenance Technicians, Carpenters, Painters. The position includes and requires the following: Project management experience and estimating experience. The candidate must be experienced in contract development, including scope, pricing, contract structure, legal and pricing negotiations. Ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing projects. Project Manager should be detail-oriented problem-solvers with the ability to meet deadlines and work with various personality types. Knowledge and experience in commercial and residential construction, specifically multi-housing. Must be able to read and understand commercial and industrial blueprints. Interpret and understand our company policies and procedures and effectively communicate them to third party vendors which include architects, engineers, design consultants, general constructor, attorneys and government agencies. Ability to act as a Representative of the Company to Owners, Design Teams, Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants, and Potential Customers. Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong math and analytical skills with an eye for detail Ability to quickly adapt to changes, deadline demands, and simultaneous bidding / project demands. Have 10 years of experience developing and managing multi-family residential and commercial construction projects and budgets. Requirements Responsibilities include: Travel to & from project locations in East Bay including Fremont, San Leandro, San Ramon, and San Francisco. Bid projects, create project planners, generate take-offs, estimate costs, submit bid proposals, follow up with bidders, review scopes, negotiate projects, review contracts, generate submittals / Billing / Change Orders. Monitor field operations, including schedule, progress, field conditions, quality, and safety. Help bid out jobs with accuracy, speed and efficiency with direction from the VP of Operations. Work with building departments and city inspectors to gain familiarity with certain city requirements, and manage the process of obtaining Building Permits and ongoing permits. Manage architects and engineers and design consultants through the development process. Conduct quality control inspections of completed projects. Knowledge & ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and colleagues. Experience level: 5 years Schedule: 8 hour shift On call Weekend availability Education: Associate (Required) Experience: Project management: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: On the road Benefits Benefits after probation period include medical insurance, vacation & sick pay, 401k after one year. If you are interested in the position, please reply to this posting with your resume attached. Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) with benefits included. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy or gender), national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, family leave status, generic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or Federal law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

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