Superintendent

BRPH

Palmdale, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for construction professionals who coordinate complex projects and enforce safety standards, with experience in aerospace, defense, or mission-driven sectors.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience managing aerospace or defense construction projects and enforcing safety protocols
— “Establish a strong safety culture at the construction job site.”
Professionals skilled in project planning, budgeting, and meeting deadlines in a technically focused environment
— “Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.”

Things to consider

The role requires a high level of physical endurance and manual dexterity for on-site work.
— “Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.”
Candidates must be prepared to work in varying weather conditions and handle stress effectively.
— “Endurance to work in various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of supervising a construction project.”
The position mandates strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations on-site.
— “Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in developing and implementing quality control programs on your resume.
— “Develop or implement quality control programs.”
Emphasize your ability to manage safety incidents and enforce OSHA standards in interviews.
— “Investigate damage, safety incidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.”
Showcase your track record of coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
— “Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters.”
Demonstrate your ability to prepare and manage construction budgets effectively.
— “Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.”
Demonstrate your ability to handle on-site physical demands and work in challenging environments.
— “Ability to lift to 50 pounds.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful project completion
budget adherence
high safety standards

Typical background

5+ years of construction management experiencebachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject ManagementSafety RegulationsContract NegotiationBudgetingQuality Control

Preferred

OSHA ComplianceEnvironmental Regulations

About the role

Original posting from BRPH via Greenhouse

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.
About the Location – Palmdale, California
Located in California’s Antelope Valley, Palmdale offers a unique blend of high-desert living, aerospace innovation, and access to Southern California amenities. The area is home to major aerospace and defense employers and provides convenient proximity to Los Angeles while offering more affordable housing, open space, and a strong connection to the region’s aviation and engineering heritage.
SUMMARY:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, implementation and completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish a strong safety culture at the construction job site. Monitor contractors, subcontractors and employees for adherence to safety regulations, and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with construction documents, building and safety codes, or other regulations.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Investigate damage, safety incidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 3 years of relevant and progressive experience related to the duties listed above.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle tools, equipment, and perform tasks that require coordination and manual skills.
Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively.
Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others.
Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.
Ability to control behavior when encountering stressful situations or short deadlines and to maintain a high level of concentration.
Quick thinking and decision-making ability to address issues and challenges that may arise during construction.
Endurance to work in various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of supervising a construction project.
Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety standards on the construction site.
Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when on the construction site, such as hard hats, safety vests, and steel-toed boots.
This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
Salary range California $100k-$150k annually
EOE/AA/MFDV
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is shown below. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and geographic location.
California Pay Range$100,000—$150,000 USDThis job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
EOE, including Disability/Vets

Source: BRPH careers (Greenhouse)