Jobs · Management · Washington

Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Absher Construction Company · Tacoma, WA · 4 mo ago
On-siteManagement$120k–$160k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Superintendent leads the work where it matters most, in the field. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day construction operations on complex commercial projects and ensuring work is completed safely, with quality, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout
  • Supervise, train, and mentor field staff, craft labor, and subcontractors
  • Set clear expectations around safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism on site
  • Ensure work is performed safely and in alignment with contract requirements and project plans
  • Partner closely with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and design teams to maintain strong communication
  • Develop and manage CPM schedules, pull plans, and detailed look-ahead schedules
  • Cook up inspections, testing, documentation, and daily reporting
  • Monitor labor productivity and material usage to support project financial goals
  • Identify and resolve field issues quickly to protect schedule, quality, and team performance
  • Participate in preconstruction planning including constructability reviews and sequencing strategies

Requirements

  • You bring strong field experience and leadership presence. You know how to coordinate multiple trades, keep work organized, and maintain momentum on complex projects. You communicate clearly, hold teams accountable, and take pride in delivering projects that meet high standards for safety, quality, and schedule performance.
  • 8+ years of construction experience with significant time spent in a Superintendent or field leadership role
  • Proven experience leading ground-up commercial construction projects
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling (to include master schedules), and trade coordination
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, mentorship, and building strong field teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Procore and Primavera P6 preferred
  • OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain
  • Junior college, vocational education, or technical training in construction a plus

Benefits

Absher offers a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project, including fully paid medical premiums, a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits.

Pay

$120,000 - $160,000 USD

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess strong field leadership, sound judgment, and pride in building projects the right way.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Application Instructions

Details on application instructions are not specified in the job posting.

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