Superintendent - Commercial

About the role

Trueline's client, a well‑established commercial construction firm with decades of success in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a Superintendent to join their team in the greater Seattle area. The position focuses on leading occupied retail and grocery projects, offering a stable, team‑driven environment with long‑term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day field operations on active construction sites.
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, and site logistics to keep projects on track.
• Oversee work in occupied retail environments with a strong focus on cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate night work and phased construction to minimize disruption to operations.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and stakeholders on progress and issues.
• Maintain jobsite organization, safety compliance, and productivity.
• Support successful project delivery from start through completion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of superintendent or lead field experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with tenant improvement (TI), retail, or occupied renovation projects.
• Proven ability to run a jobsite independently and manage subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, and site coordination.
• Ability to work in active, customer‑facing environments with attention to detail.
• Stable work history (no frequent job hopping).

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience with grocery store construction or remodels.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Washington or Oregon (project‑dependent).
• Experience with night work or phased construction in occupied spaces.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Compensation

• Base salary typically ranging from $120,000 to $130,000.
• Vehicle allowance ($450‑$500 per month) and gas card, with potential for a company truck.
• Discretionary bonus and profit‑sharing program.

Benefits

• Full medical coverage for employee and family.
• Long‑term stability with extremely low turnover.
• Down‑to‑earth, team‑first culture with no layers or bureaucracy.
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility retail and grocery projects.