Road construction Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Construction Project Superintendent

Salary: $4,775.18 to $5,273.30 / Biweekly $124,154.68 - $137,105.80 / Annually

Closing Date/Time: Friday, September 4th 2026 by 8:59pm PST

Definition: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Capital Improvements or the Director of Capital Improvements, coordinates, supervises, and inspects work performed on a variety of renovation and reconstruction projects, including the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, and structures, and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates among consultants, contractors, and the Housing Authority, and follows up through the renovation and reconstruction process;
• May prepare detailed specifications and estimates;
• Researches and selects materials, plans, directs, inspects, and supervises the work of a group of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment;
• Assists with developing specifications and budgets for projects;
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors, and other involved parties to develop schedules;
• May participate in a variety of technical processes, including bid preparation, agenda, and bid evaluations;
• Inspects projects in progress and at completion for final acceptance of conformance and design;
• Prepares correspondence and reports on assigned projects;
• Examines plans, calculations, and specifications of complex projects for compliance with City regulatory codes, ordinances, and Housing Authority policy; and
• Supervises construction inspector(s) as assigned.

Marginal Functions: Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma with vocational, technical school training in a construction-related field; and five years of full-time exposure to all phases of construction processes. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered. And possession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record. Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a wide range of current architectural principles and practices, building and construction methods; City building codes and regulations; basic concepts of the architectural decision and construction processes. Skill in preparing and developing specifications; making field inspections and filing reports; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building construction, renovation work; methods used in requisitioning, receiving, checking, storing, and issuing materials and supplies. Coordinate and meet with consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and groups.

Ability to organize and coordinate work in order to effectively utilize staff resources and to supervise and inspect the work of the building trades of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, residents, contractors, and developers; analyze situations accurately and take timely, effective and independent action; prepare reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities); facilitate programs and policy development; represent the Authority in technical negotiations with contractors, residents, and other community groups; make public presentations; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.

Additional Information for Applicants: Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority. To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process. Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers. An appointment will be made from the List. For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination. The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List. College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician. A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions. For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer. All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States. Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.

Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day per month. Vacation leave for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year. There are also fifteen (15) paid holidays each year. Retirement - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security. Health, dental, and vision insurance is available. Group life insurance is fully paid by the Authority. Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year. The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice); (510) 832-7331 (TDD).