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Senior Superintendent

Allen Construction
Allen Construction Salary
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

ABOUT THE JOB: Allen Construction is seeking an experienced residential construction Senior Superintendent to join our team of builders in Santa Barbara. As an employee-owned company, we not only focus on our people but strive to create an enjoyable workplace environment where exceptional culture matters. We firmly believe people are our greatest asset and we are actively looking for a Senior Superintendent who aligns with our people-centric vision.  As one of the nation's top green builders and a reputation established over 40 years, Allen Construction specializes in building high-end, new construction and remodeling projects throughout the greater Santa Barbara region. We aspire to be a different kind of builder and believe that our employee-owned approach makes a huge difference in the way we interact with our fellow employees and with our trusted clients. We have been nationally honored as a top ten full-service remodeler, selected as the Company of the Year for employee-owned businesses in the Western States Region, and currently voted as the Santa Barbara Region’s top contractor for nine years running.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE: Senior Superintendents at Allen Construction will contribute to a project team that consists of a Project Manager and field support staff. The Senior Superintendent will supervise jobsite daily activities, including, but not limited to, trade coordination, scheduling, safety, quality control, site logistics, site documentation, team project planning, and in-house crew site management while ensuring that field operations are being managed effectively, efficiently and to Allen Construction's standards.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate and supervise all construction activities
  • Identify and solve constructability issues proactively
  • Develop, maintain, and update project schedule inclusive of providing direction to all field personnel to achieve planned completion dates.
  • Identify schedule delays and provide recovery planning and execution
  • Ensure quality workmanship conforms to original plans and specifications.
  • Understands project financials including budget and change management.
  • Support budget, cost and change order requests
  • Read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications
  • Develops, manages, and performs execution of punch list activities
  • Ensure a thorough understanding of each project and all contract requirements
  • Establish and maintain an effective and professional onsite working relationship with colleagues, architects, clients, and the public
  • Work closely with pre-construction team during the preparation of estimates regarding methods, systems, schedule, time and general conditions

PRIMARY PLACE OF WORK: Construction sites, corporate office, and other locations as required.


REPORTS TO: Vice President, Production

 

To learn more about Allen Construction, please visit our website: www.buildallen.com

 

Allen Construction is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The annual base salary range for this role is currently $130,000 - $165,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle report (MVR), and E-Verify check.

 

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Allen Construction offers competitive base salaries and a robust benefit package including but not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • And many other supplemental benefits

 

 

Job Code: PM20

Allen Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in our workforce. Allen Construction will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistence with ban the box laws and regulations.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

  • A high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Twenty (20) years of experience in construction, with at least fifteen (15) years functioning as a Superintendent or equal at a commercial and/or residential construction company
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors to their understanding
  • Able to provide legible communication
  • Able to compute basic mathematical calculations
  • Ability to read and understand architectural plans sets
  • Technical understanding of residential construction, including codes, sequencing, safety, quality control, and best building practices
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
  • Able to gather information, prepare reports, and properly communicate same
  • Able to read, understand, and interpret construction change orders, contracts, and other job-related documents
  • Experience with complex projects
  • Familiar with building and construction legal terminology
  • Possess a technical understanding of commercial and residential construction codes, sequencing, and best building practices
  • Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction and care to all project stakeholders

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, and near moving mechanical parts. Includes occasional exposure to wet, humid, and/or cold conditions and to vibration. Must be able to stand, sit, squat, turn, bend, walk, operate telephone and computer, see, speak, hear, write, and lift up to 50 pounds.

 

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, and/or clients.

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000

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