Position: Full-time
Location: Oakland, CA (on-site)
Expected Start Date: ASAP 2026
Expected Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000 (bonuses or equity in projects would be on top of base salary)
About oWOW
oWOW is a vertically integrated organization (construction, architecture, manufacturing & development) that accelerates housing abundance by delivering high-quality homes up to 65% below market cost in a third of the time.
We are the team behind 1510 Webster, the tallest mass-timber tower (20 stories) on the West Coast: https://www.woodworks.org/wp-content/uploads/case_study_1510_webster_01.2024.pdf
We have 6 upcoming high-rises in 2026 with the next 15 story timber tower breaking ground in San Francisco the first week of May.
The Role
As a Senior Superintendent at oWOW Construction, you will lead the execution of high-rise, ∿300-unit, multifamily projects. You will take ownership of day-to-day field operations on builds that utilize innovative prefabricated systems, including heavy mass timber, 10 ft × 30 ft façade mega-panels, and componentized eccentric braced frame steel frames. These systems allow us to deliver significantly accelerated schedules and reduced costs, currently targeting 30% reductions, with a long-term goal of 65% reductions.
You lead on-site execution from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy (CO), owning outcomes and thriving in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.
You are accountable for execution, coordination, and delivery of successful builds. We are looking for leaders with strong communication skills and adaptability, people who can respond to shifting priorities and provide clear, actionable field feedback that supports oWOW’s broader mission. This is not a role for passive managers.
What You’ll Do
Deliver projects from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy on schedule, within approved GMP. Own all on-site execution, logistics and trade coordination.
Create and actively manage the baseline schedule. Drive daily planning and look-ahead execution to keep milestones within ±5% of plan.
Lead field execution of mass-timber, prefabricated lateral steel and factory-built façade systems. Coordinate early and continuously with design, development, and supply-chain partners.
Maintain cost control, manage risk proactively, and enforce quality and safety standards across all trades and scopes.
Hire, develop, and manage superintendents, foremen, and crews. Set clear expectations, hold teams accountable, and address underperformance quickly.
Core Values
Benefits
How to apply:
Send your CV (PDF format preferred), and a short note stating why you’ll excel in this role to careers@owow.com