General Superintendent

Summary: The General Superintendent (GS) is the company’s senior field operations leader and is accountable for the performance, consistency, and effectiveness of all field supervision staff. GS oversees the successful execution of commercial and industrial projects from pre-construction through close-out.responsible for communication with executive leadership, operational oversight, field safety leadership in coordination with the Safety Manager, scheduling governance, training, and field-to-office coordination. GS will lead field teams, partner with project managers, enforce safety and quality standards, and ensure schedule and budget goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Leadership & Culture: Lead, develop, and hold field teams accountable to foster a high-performance culture.
• Project Execution & Coordination: Oversee field execution, schedules, and crew assignments.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Enforce safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards in coordination with the Safety Manager.
• Planning & Logistics: Plan site logistics, manpower, and construction sequencing.
• Administrative Controls: Track productivity using approved project management systems.
• Client / Stakeholder Interface: Represent company positively in field-related stakeholder interactions.

Job Duties:

• Recruits, hires, develops, mentors, and evaluates field supervisory personnel to maintain a high-performing field leadership team.
• Establishes individual goals, conducts regular check-ins and annual performance evaluations for direct reports, and ensures field leaders consistently provide development, feedback, and career-growth opportunities for their teams.
• Conducts regular documented meetings with direct reports.
• Assigns field supervisory personnel to projects in coordination with Project Managers and leadership.
• Schedules and accurately manages all field manpower, maintaining Resource Management (RM) daily.
• Reviews and approves baseline schedules in accordance with company scheduling requirements.
• Oversees planning, scheduling, safety, quality control, and budget adherence across all projects.
• Participates in recurring operational reviews with company leadership.
• Provides regular field operations reporting to executive leadership.
• Leads and maintains the Superintendent Training Program, including creation, consolidation, validation, access, and ongoing maintenance of training materials and documentation.
• Enforces company safety policies in coordination with the Safety Director.
• Prioritizes and executes work as directed by executive leadership.
• Develops a strong, unified field team culture through visible leadership, accountability, collaboration, team engagement, and participation in company initiatives.
• Acts as a steward of Schuchart culture by consistently communicating and reinforcing company goals, policies, procedures, priorities, and values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
• Provides direction on material and equipment rental/purchase operations.
• Monitors effectiveness of self-performed work operations and implements any measures needed to correct problems.
• Monitors key project milestones (e.g., procurement, schedule, buyout, and closeout) to ensure each team maintains accountability and delivers on commitments.
• Participates in project team interviews as needed.
• Provides project oversight during superintendent absences.
• Meet with owners and other project stakeholders as required.
• Exercise global decision-making that supports the health of the business by considering impact on all departments, including project management, sales, estimating, accounting, purchasing, and others.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as estimating, accounting, and purchasing to ensure company-wide coordination.
• Collaborate in the formation and implementation of standard operating procedures with other Directors and leadership.
• Must maintain CPR card and be OSHA 30 trained.
• Ensure preconstruction schedules are developed and maintained, aligning internal resources, subcontractors, and design partners to meet critical milestones
• Collaborates with estimating, preconstruction, and project teams by providing field input regarding constructability, project schedules, logistics, sequencing, manpower planning, and execution strategy.
• Communicate proactively with executive leadership on progress, barriers, or resource needs impacting assigned initiatives.
• Drive consistency across project operations practices, and collaborates with project management and preconstruction teams to improve overall project execution.
• Serve as a mentor to project management and field leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and career progression.
• Champion continuous improvement in operational efficiency, identifying process bottlenecks and implementing standardized tools or workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted. 15 years in commercial/industrial construction with 5–7 years in a superintendent role.
• Proven track record of leading field teams across tenant improvements, public works, and ground-up construction projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects. OSHA 30 certification; knowledge of codes and permitting.
• Proficiency with construction software and scheduling tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel between jobsites.
• Demonstrate management and servant leadership skills.

Compensation: Base Salary range: $178,000 to $210,000

Benefits:

• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance coverage up to $100,000
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• 20 days of paid time off, accrued annually
• Voluntary paid time off
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Potential for a discretionary bonus based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $5,000 Referral Program
• Paid Monthly Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay: $178,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Superintendent or Senior Superintendent: 7 years (Required)
• Construction: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Seattle, WA 98164 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $178,000 - $210,000