About the Opportunity

Ambassador Group completed this search for a founder-led, high-end residential general contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has decades of experience and builds multi-million-dollar custom homes and complex remodels defined by meticulous detailing, collaboration, and long-standing client relationships. Superintendents and project managers work as equals, ownership and senior management stay hands-on in mentoring field teams, and weekly owner, architect, and contractor meetings keep everyone aligned.

Role Summary

The Superintendent leads day-to-day field operations for one or more custom residential projects, on a full-time, field-based basis. They bring technical expertise, calm judgment, and the ability to run complex jobsites with precision and care, and they work directly with owners, architects, and designers.

Key Outcomes
  • Jobsites run with clear daily targets and rolling three-week lookahead schedules, with scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor coordination under control.
  • Jobsites stay organized, safe, and compliant, backed by proactive safety plans, job safety analyses, and toolbox talks.
  • Craft quality holds, with mockups, inspections, and punch list execution that keep rework to a minimum.
  • Architects, designers, and clients get decision-ready agendas and options in owner, architect, and consultant meetings.
  • Work is fully documented through daily reports, manpower logs, RFIs, photos, redlines, and as-builts.
  • Field teams are mentored and led in line with the firm's values of integrity, professionalism, and service.
What You'll Bring
  • 5 to 10 or more years as a Superintendent in high-end residential construction, ground-up or major remodel.
  • A strong understanding of Bay Area construction sequencing, detailing, and finish quality expectations.
  • Proven leadership with field teams, subcontractors, and design partners.
  • Proficiency in Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, and Google Workspace.
  • Excellent communication, foresight, and diplomacy, balancing client satisfaction with project control.
  • A calm, builder-and-coach mindset under pressure. OSHA 30 is preferred, and a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.