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Technical Superintendent Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

General Superintendent

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent construction projects. * Ensure projects ... Support Superintendents in planning project sequencing, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Superintendent

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Superintendent oversees the day-to-day field ... TECHNICAL SKILLS * Demonstrate advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and ...

Superintendent

Irvine, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Superintendent oversees the day-to-day field ... TECHNICAL SKILLS * Demonstrate advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and ...

Provide technical support as needed * Monitor codes, specifications, and installation methods ... Ensure that Superintendents are compliant with company policies and procedures. * Hold ...

Superintendent

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$105K - $171K/yr

Provide technical support as needed * Monitor codes, specifications, and installation methods ... Ensure that Superintendents are compliant with company policies and procedures. * Hold ...

Project Superintendent

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $165K/yr

Technical Skills * Capable of being successful supervising a project with a project budget range of ... Superintendent or other assigned supervisors(s) when part of a large project team * Develop ...

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How much do technical superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical superintendent in California is $150,293.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $178,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a technical superintendent?

A Technical Superintendent is a maritime professional responsible for overseeing the technical management and maintenance of a fleet of ships. Their duties include ensuring vessels are in compliance with safety and environmental regulations, managing repairs and dry-dockings, and coordinating with ship crews and third-party contractors. They also handle budgeting for maintenance and technical operations, as well as resolving any technical issues that arise. Technical Superintendents play a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of ships under their care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Superintendent, you need an in-depth understanding of marine engineering principles, vessel operations, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in marine engineering or a related field and relevant seafaring experience. Familiarity with planned maintenance systems (PMS), fleet management software, and international maritime regulations (such as IMO and ISM codes) is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you manage crews, coordinate repairs, and ensure operational efficiency. These competencies are vital for maintaining vessel safety, minimizing downtime, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the shipping industry.

What are some common challenges a technical superintendent faces when managing multiple vessels, and how can these be effectively addressed?

Technical Superintendents often oversee the maintenance and operational readiness of several vessels at once, which can lead to challenges such as balancing competing priorities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and coordinating repairs within tight schedules. Effective communication with ship crews, vendors, and classification societies is essential to address these challenges. Utilizing strong organizational skills, proactive planning, and digital management tools can help streamline workflows and minimize downtime, ensuring all vessels operate efficiently and within regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Technical Superintendent vs Marine Engineer?

AspectTechnical SuperintendentMarine Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in marine systemsMarine engineering degree, certifications in engine operation
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, ship visits, overseeing multiple vesselsOnboard ship, operating and maintaining engines
Employer & IndustryShipping companies, fleet managementShipping companies, ship operations

The Technical Superintendent manages vessel maintenance and compliance from an office, ensuring fleet standards. Marine Engineers work onboard ships, focusing on engine operation and repairs. While both roles require engineering credentials and are integral to maritime operations, the Technical Superintendent oversees multiple vessels remotely, whereas Marine Engineers are hands-on onboard the ships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Technical Superintendent jobs in California?

The most popular types of Technical Superintendent jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Technical Superintendent jobs?

Cities in California with the most Technical Superintendent job openings:

Infographic showing various Technical Superintendent job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $150,293 per year, or $72.3 per hour.

General Superintendent

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

CLEAR CONSTRUCTION INC
Construction • 11 - 50 employees

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Clear Construction is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead and develop our team of Superintendents while providing oversight across multiple active construction projects in the Santa Barbara and Pacific Palisades areas.

This role is responsible for establishing consistency in field operations through coaching, mentorship, quality assurance, safety leadership, and technical expertise. The General Superintendent partners closely with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and the Director of Field Operations to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with standards.

This is not a project-specific Superintendent role. Rather, the General Superintendent serves as the senior field leader, supporting multiple projects simultaneously by managing our team of Superintendents, resolving complex field issues, promoting best practices, and ensuring exceptional execution across the organization.


Core Responsibilities

Superintendent Leadership & Development

  • Lead, manage, coach, and support Construction Superintendents.
  • Conduct regular jobsite visits to provide guidance, technical support, and leadership.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of field personnel.
  • Conduct performance coaching and provide ongoing feedback to strengthen field leadership.
  • Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and Clear's Core Values throughout the field organization.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex field issues and personnel challenges.

Field Operations & Technical Oversight

  • Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent construction projects.
  • Ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents, specifications, company standards, and applicable building codes.
  • Review constructability concerns and assist project teams in developing practical field solutions.
  • Partner with Project Managers to proactively identify and resolve field challenges before they impact project schedules.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and owners to facilitate efficient project execution.
  • Support field teams in maintaining organized, professional, and productive jobsites.

Quality & Safety Leadership

  • Champion a culture where safety and quality are foundational expectations.
  • Conduct regular field observations and quality inspections across active jobsites.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor workmanship and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned following quality or safety concerns.
  • Ensure Superintendents consistently maintain accurate documentation, inspections, and compliance records.

Construction Execution & Coordination

  • Support Superintendents in planning project sequencing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Identify potential schedule risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Assist with coordination of subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and material deliveries.
  • Promote collaboration between Superintendents and Project Managers throughout all phases of construction.
  • Provide field leadership during critical project milestones, turnover activities, and project closeout.

Operational Excellence

  • Develop and promote standardized field procedures and best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve field productivity, communication, and consistency.
  • Review field documentation, daily reports, schedules, and project progress for completeness and accuracy.
  • Recommend process improvements that strengthen project execution and field operations.
  • Support implementation of company initiatives and operational improvements throughout the Construction department.

Required Experience & Capabilities

    • Minimum 10 years of luxury residential construction experience with progressively increasing field leadership responsibilities.
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
    • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Construction Superintendents
    • Extensive knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, quality control, and building systems.
    • Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, building codes, and construction safety practices.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
    • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across several active projects.
    • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Technical Experience

  • Proficiency with Constructable, Procore or similar construction management software.
  • Fluent in MS Outlook and adept at maintaining routine administrative communications
  • Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Experience coordinating inspections, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Valid California driver's license.


Benefits:

  • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and sick pay
  • Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
  • Referral program
  • Competitive pay with yearly reviews
  • Opportunity for Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement and tool reimbursement


Core Values

Must be able to exhibit and continuously demonstrate our Company's core values in any situation.

Passion - Care for our clients, our work, and our company.

Brilliance - Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.

Precision - Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.

Persistence - The greater the pressure, the brighter the diamond.


Physical Job Description

The typical working conditions, equipment used, and essential physical tasks described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Working Conditions

Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. In some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear, eye, and hard hats for protection are necessary.

Equipment

Employees in this role may be exposed to and required to operate or work around the following equipment:

  • Hand tools (e.g., hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches)
  • Power tools (e.g., drills, saws, grinders)
  • Heavy machinery (e.g., forklifts, skid steers, loaders)
  • Construction vehicles (e.g., trucks, trailers)
  • Office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, phones)
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, respirators)

Physical Tasks

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.


Statement of Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for


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About Clear Construction

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Clear Construction is searching for talented individuals to join our team. We are an innovative design-build and general contracting company that strives to bring clarity to the construction process with attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. Our crew of hardworking and communicative professionals takes pride in understanding clients’ desires and making them a reality. We are experiencing our busiest season yet. In 2022 alone, our team grew by 50% and worked on our largest projects to date - an accomplishment only possible through the partnerships we share with our clients and industry professionals. As our company continues to expand and establish trust in our community, we are thrilled to bring new individuals on board. See our current openings below:

Industry

Construction

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Barbara, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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