Field Superintendent

About Us

AOA creates memorable and purpose-driven destinations—from hospitals and astronaut training facilities to restaurants, hotels, and attractions—that surpass expectations and resonate across audiences. As the leading design, production, and project management firm, our team is made up of experts with multifaceted skills that translate across departments, fields, and industries. We handle all aspects of the project life cycle from concept to completion.

Our core values:

• AOA Vision: To dream, create, and build global experiences of a lifetime.
• AOA Mission: To create and build innovative and transformative experiences that astonish and exceed.
• Communication: Rooted in authentic respect, transparency, and shared professionalism.
• Quality: The gateway to repeat business; we go above and beyond to exceed expectations and introduce innovation.
• Leadership: Empowered by organization-wide integrity, doing the right thing with productive financial responsibility and creative problem-solving.
• Teamwork: The foundation of our AOA family and community; we collaborate to promote diversity, champion inclusion, and sustain trust.
• Balance: Sacred to our quality of life; we encourage presence at work and in life, devotion to wellness, and embracing fun and happiness.

About the Role

Management-level responsibility for construction efforts on high-profile projects. Acts, in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Executive, as a point of contact with all construction vendors and contractors. Provides leadership and technical expertise, manages external relationships, and plays a major role in schedule, quality, and safety.

Work location: Anaheim, CA
Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Saturday

Responsibilities

• Manage construction efforts on the project through installation.
• Perform constructibility analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Manage pre-construction services scope and provide pre-construction input (varies by project).
• Verify compliance with national and local codes and standards.
• Monitor construction, schedule, and quality control.
• Manage the safety program in close coordination with the Safety Department.
• Monitor construction management contract compliance (if applicable).
• Make recommendations to the project manager on bid packages; develop, receive, and award bids in conjunction with contract administration.
• Monitor submittal and shop drawing process.
• Review and approve contract applications for payment.
• Lead the development of the project delivery system.
• Maintain clarification, submittal, and deficiency logs.
• Coordinate with governmental and utility agencies.
• Coordinate with other client departments and personnel.
• Responsible for personnel management of direct reports, including performance reviews, counseling, and talent development.
• Prepare site logistics plan.
• Review and approve contractor’s project schedule.
• Ensure proper interface with key project partners (Engineering Services, Facilities Management, Operations).
• Facilitate production of mock-ups for approval (Design Architect, Operator & Client Executives).
• Interface with client senior executives.
• Adhere to all personnel policies and company handbooks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of job-related experience.
• 5-7 years of project management/coordination.
• Proven experience in construction management.
• Proven experience managing the construction development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punch lists, etc.).
• Ability to lead project teams.
• Experience with and proven understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and quality control.
• Knowledge of national and local codes and standards.
• Experience with MEP installations.
• Ability to manage through conflict and complexity, problem-solving issues to resolution.
• Experience with hiring outside vendors and professional bid packages.
• Experience in the contract administration process (contracts, professional fees, etc.).
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and manage relationships between owner/operator.
• Computer literacy (Word, Bluebeam, Excel, Email, etc.).
• Ability to communicate comfortably, both verbally in presentations and conversations, and in written correspondence.
• Ability to give direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Contractor’s license.

Leadership Skills

• Ability to successfully manage personnel, providing leadership, mentoring, coaching, and guidance.
• Ability to successfully lead project teams, including consultants, staff extensions, and contractors.
• Ability to resolve conflict.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk 10+ miles per day over uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• Ability to carry material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb over and under obstacles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

At AOA, we prioritize our team members above all else. Our culture is built on mutual respect, transparency, and recognition of personal lives and obligations outside of work.

• Robust PTO package.
• Variety of insurance coverages.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Cell phone use reimbursement.
• Athletic classes and special reimbursements.