Project Superintendent

Celebrating 85 Years of Building Excellence

Absher Construction is proud to be one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors—with a legacy spanning over 85 years. As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer more than just a paycheck: we offer ownership, industry-leading benefits, and a supportive culture rooted in shared success.

Job Overview

As a Superintendent at Absher, you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for field operations on complex commercial construction projects. Your leadership, planning, and coordination will ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and profitable project delivery. You’ll work closely with project managers, trade partners, and field teams to bring the project vision to life—building not just structures, but lasting relationships and trust.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, train, and mentor field labor, including craft workers and laborers
• Lead by example with professionalism, time management, communication, and client service
• Ensure field work is executed safely, with quality, and in alignment with schedule
• Participate in preconstruction services, including constructability reviews and project planning
• Coordinate site activities and maintain strong communication with Project Managers, clients, and crews
• Prepare and manage CPM schedules and detailed look-ahead plans
• Oversee daily and weekly reports, inspections, testing, and safety compliance
• Monitor project costs and productivity, including labor and materials tracking

Why You’ll Be Successful

You bring deep field experience, strong leadership, and a passion for getting things built the right way. You’re proactive, adaptable, and thrive on managing both the big picture and the day-to-day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of relevant construction experience
• Proven track record managing ground-up commercial projects (K-12, higher ed, hospitals, mixed-use, DoD, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of craft functions and union contracts
• Experience with Procore and Primavera P6 (preferred)
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification
• Junior college or vocational education background a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, safety, and mentoring future leaders

Note: Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Culture

Build Security – As an employee-owned company, everyone at Absher shares in the success. There’s no buy-in required—just sign on and grow your future.

Build Your Career – We invest in our people with technical training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities. Your growth is our priority.

Build Community – We create meaningful places—from schools to transit stations—and give back through philanthropy and volunteer programs.

Build Values – Our culture is grounded in people-first principles:

• We Care About People
• We Are Servant Leaders
• We Do Things Right
• We Do Right Things

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Benefits

We believe top-tier talent deserves top-tier rewards. That’s why we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing match
• Medical, dental & vision insurance – 100% premium coverage for employees
• 3 weeks of vacation, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
• 7 days of paid sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
• Philanthropy and community service opportunities
• Service awards and employee recognition programs

Benefits are dependent on start date and may be prorated for mid-year hires.

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000

We strive to start team members near the 40th percentile based on experience and alignment. Our goal is to get you properly seated within our structure for long-term mutual success.

Absher’s Commitment: Our EEOC Pledge

At Absher, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We believe in true innovation through a collective blend of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone excels.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from agencies. No Absher employee is authorized to bind the company to any third-party agreements without pre-authorization. Please remove Absher from all solicitation lists.

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