Construction Site Superintendent

Williams Contracting; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IRA match

PTO

Local projects

Steady, year-round work

Vehicle, fuel, or mileage support

Job summary

Williams Contracting is seeking an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on custom residential projects in Olympia, WA. The role focuses on coordinating subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality and safety to deliver high-end homes.

You will manage multiple trades, read plans, oversee materials, and communicate progress with the project team, clients, and leadership to keep projects moving smoothly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Strong residential construction experience.
• Read and interpret architectural plans and specs.
• Read and interpret structural drawings and details.
• Manage subcontractors, field crews, schedules, and priorities.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and safety-minded.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction sequencing aligned with the project schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors' arrivals, site access, and work readiness.
• Inspect work for quality and ensure adherence to plans.
• Oversee material deliveries and staging on site.
• Provide regular field updates to project team and leadership.
• Maintain client-facing professionalism on site.

Skills

Residential construction knowledge

Field leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Schedule management

Quality control

Plan reading

Job description

Williams Contracting

Construction Site Superintendent

Location: Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours; occasional overtime as needed

Pay: $30-$40 per hour with room to increase based on performance

About Us

Williams Contracting is a custom home design-build company specializing in high-quality residential construction. Our work includes ground-up custom homes, detailed remodels, and custom residential projects that require strong craftsmanship, organization, communication, and attention to detail.

We take pride in delivering a professional construction experience for our clients and maintaining clean, organized, and well-managed jobsites.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to lead daily field operations on custom residential construction projects.

This role is responsible for managing jobsite activity, coordinating subcontractors and internal field teams, maintaining schedule progress, enforcing quality standards, and ensuring each project is built according to Williams Contracting standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with residential construction experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule & Coordination

• Manage daily construction sequencing in alignment with the project schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractor arrivals, site access, work readiness, and completion.
• Ensure work areas are prepared for upcoming trades.
• Identify schedule risks early and communicate them to the project team.
• Monitor project progress and help keep jobs moving efficiently.
• Coordinate with the office team regarding schedule updates, project needs, and field priorities.

Quality Control

• Inspect work regularly for quality, accuracy, and plan compliance.
• Maintain Williams Contracting standards for craftsmanship and finish quality.
• Identify and correct quality issues before they become larger problems.
• Reduce punch list items and rework through consistent field oversight.
• Ensure custom details are executed accurately and professionally.

Subcontractor Management

• Communicate expectations clearly to subcontractors.
• Confirm subcontractors have the information, access, and materials needed to complete their scope.
• Verify subcontractor work is complete, clean, and aligned with plans and quality standards.
• Address field issues promptly and professionally.
• Communicate subcontractor concerns or performance issues to leadership.

Materials & Site Readiness

• Confirm required materials, products, fixtures, and selections are onsite before scheduled work begins.
• Coordinate with the Product & Costing Manager and project team regarding deliveries and material needs.
• Report missing, damaged, delayed, or incorrect materials.
• Maintain organized material staging areas.
• Protect client property, finished work, and stored materials.

Communication & Documentation

• Provide regular field updates to the project team and leadership.
• Document jobsite progress, field conditions, and issues as needed.
• Communicate clearly with clients when appropriate and keep all communication professional.
• Escalate problems early and help propose practical solutions.
• Participate in project meetings and field coordination discussions as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong residential construction experience.
• Previous superintendent, foreman, lead carpenter, or field management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, structural drawings, specifications, and details.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, building systems, and trade coordination.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, field crews, schedules, and jobsite priorities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Professional, reliable, safety-minded, and client-focused.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to travel between jobsites as needed.
• Ability to provide verifiable work history and references.
• Comfortable working in and around clients' homes.

Preferred

• Experience with custom homes or high-end residential remodeling.
• Hands-on carpentry background.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on active residential jobsites.
• Familiarity with jobsite documentation, photo records, schedules, and punch list tracking.

Key Skills

• Residential construction knowledge
• Field leadership
• Subcontractor coordination
• Schedule management
• Quality control
• Plan reading
• Problem solving
• Client professionalism
• Jobsite safety
• Clear communication
• Organization and follow-through

Compensation & Benefits

• $30-$40 per hour with room to increase based on performance
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance
• IRA match
• PTO
• Local projects
• Steady, year-round work.
• Opportunity to lead high-quality custom residential projects.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities within the company.
• Vehicle, fuel, or mileage support for jobsite travel, depending on final compensation package.
• Supportive team environment focused on craftsmanship, communication, and professional growth.

Why Join Williams Contracting?

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role with a custom home design-build company that values quality, organization, professionalism, and craftsmanship.

The Site Superintendent plays a key role in keeping projects moving, supporting the field team, coordinating trades, and ensuring clients receive the high-quality construction experience Williams Contracting is known for.