Superintendent
Aro Homes
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Field Construction
Compensation
- $130K – $145K per hour • Offers Equity
Who we are:
Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.
We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.
What you will be responsible for:
We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Construction Superintendent to join our dynamic team. The Construction Superintendent will oversee the full construction process of Aro Homes projects to ensure they are completed on time, on budget, and meet all quality, safety, and building requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of hands-on experience in single-family construction, a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and exceptional leadership and communication skills. This critical position will also be responsible for building a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency in our site construction operations and for forging strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external functions. This role will be on site 5 days a week with oversight across multiple projects. Travel around the Los Angeles area required.
What You’ll Do:
Safety
Promote a culture of safety across all projects, ensuring adherence to company policies and OSHA regulations.
Hold team members and subcontractors accountable for safety and ensure teams have the necessary resources to work safely.
Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Quality
Ensure scopes are completed on site in alignment with Aro Homes rigorous quality control standards. Push subcontractors and Aro Self Perform teams to meet company and customer expectations.
Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workmanship and materials meet established standards, educating field teams on completing quality work efficiently without the need for repeated rework.
Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
Schedule & Budget Management
Collaborate with the project manager, project scheduler and material manager to plan and coordinate project activities and timelines.
Schedule and manage subcontractors on site to successfully complete scopes in alignment with schedule, ideal sequence, and quality requirements.
Allocate resources across projects and monitor usage, adjusting as necessary to meet project goals.
Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
Manage project budgets, approve change orders, and monitoring expenses, adjusting resources as necessary in collaboration with the project manager.
Monitor progress across multiple projects to ensure alignment with quality and schedule objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and providing efficient and timely insights into issues and opportunities
Handle neighbor outreach and daily management to maintain positive relations.
Leadership and Team Management
Foster an environment of learning by mentoring Foremen and Team Leads, promoting cross-functional collaboration and encouraging feedback loops.
Identify skill gaps and create targeted initiatives to build team competencies.
Establish performance expectations for Foremen and Team Leads and provide feedback to drive their growth and effectiveness
Manage timesheet approvals for self-perform teams.
Ensure compliance with all Aro’s job site processes and procedures.
Manage escalations and cross-project risks effectively, ensuring continuity and alignment across projects
Drive accountability and foster collaboration to deliver successful project outcomes.
Lean Construction and Continuous Improvement
Utilize and grow Lean construction principles to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
Delivery high-quality outputs that push the team forward by ensuring site operations are continuously refined for efficiency, safety and quality.
Encourage ownership and accountability by empowering teams to take initiative in solving problems and improving processes.
Assist the product development process, helping to optimize for: safety, quality, time to completion, and cost.
Drive continuous improvement and the relentless pursuit of being better tomorrow than we are today.
What You’ll Bring:
Track record of success and advancement in related roles.
At least 6 years of general construction experience in the single family residential space.
3+ years as a Superintendent with a successful tracker record.
OSHA 30 certification.
Advanced understanding of all stages of the homebuilding process including permitting, horizontal construction, vertical construction, quality standards, and construction requirements.
Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the US construction field.
Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply field installation drawings and floor plans.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage on-site teams effectively.
Heavy career focus on safety and quality.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to speed, quality and safety.
Demonstrated proficiency in digital project management systems. (e.g. Procore, Buildertrend, P6, Jira)
Ability to respectfully voice opinions, gracefully receive feedback, and collaboratively analyze and resolve problems.
Hungry to be part of a team interested in being the best.
Strong internal drive & motivation.
Bias for Action.
Growth mindset.
What We Prefer You'll Bring:
Relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid/CPR) preferred.
Experience in industrialized construction.
Experience in advanced work packaging.
Experience at an early-stage or growth startup.
Experience with lean, agile, or pull planning.
5+ years of experience within a prefab/modular company.
What we offer:
Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose –driven company from the ground up.
Competitive salary package.
Medical/dental/vision benefits.
Equity in the company.
At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at people@aro.homes. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.