High End Residential Superintendent

Dowbuilt; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO starting 120 hours annually

Mentorship and development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dowbuilt is seeking a Superintendent to lead one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. You’ll be the on-site construction manager, guiding teams to deliver exceptional craftsmanship within plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates have 15 years of superintendent experience (5 years in high-end residential), read architectural drawings, and hold a Construction Management degree or equivalent. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 15 years of superintendent experience, 5 years high-end, custom residential.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Degree in Construction Management or related field OR equivalent professional experience.
• U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management for high-end residential projects.
• Ensure safety, plans, codes and quality compliance.
• Develop and manage project schedule in MS Project and contribute to preconstruction estimates.
• Maintain plans, specifications, as-builts and documentation.
• Manage subcontractors, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics.
• Represent Dowbuilt with clients, architects and stakeholders.
• Train and direct field crew; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Carpentry

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Reading drawings

Education

Construction Management degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Sage 300 CRE

Excel

Word

Job description

We’re hiring a Superintendent to lead a one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Dowbuilt superintendents are positive, humble, solution-oriented individuals who are passionate about great design and unique building challenges. This position offers an opportunity to lead teams that are dedicated to the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As superintendent, you’ll be the on-site construction manager, in charge of building one-of-a-kind architecture. You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring work is performed safely, in accordance with plans and specifications, and in compliance with local building codes
• Daily constructability problem-solving
• Onsite quality control throughout project lifecycle
• Partnering with the project manager to develop and manage the project schedule in MS Project; contributing to estimate creation in preconstruction phase
• Maintaining plans, specifications, as-builts, and other necessary documentation
• Managing subcontractors and all related elements (i.e., scheduling, evaluating work performed, safety compliance, submittal review, shop drawings, RFIs)
• Managing entire field crew and maximizing supplier relationships, keeping communication open and professional
• Daily walk-throughs and job log of all required information (i.e., personnel, owner visits, inspectors, architects, hazard identification and abatement, weather, near misses)
• Professionally representing Dowbuilt with clients, architects, owner’s reps, project managers, subcontractors, management, field staff, and neighbors/HOA representatives
• Coordinating material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement (with foreman support)
• Training and directing field crew and conducting performance evaluations
• Maintaining job site security (i.e., ensure safety of all people, tools, and materials)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt superintendent, you’ll need:

• 15 years of superintendent experience, 5 years high-end, custom residential
• Experience working through design details and constructability challenges directly with architects and designers to achieve design intent
• Degree in Construction Management or related field OR equivalent professional experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Journeyman-level carpentry skills
• Excellent communication, team-building and mentoring skills
• Deep technical building knowledge and experience with both traditional and new materials and methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project
• Proficiency in Procore, preferred
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE is a plus, but not required
• U.S. work authorization

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees– 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with3% employer safe harborcontribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) –2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Annual discretionary bonus

The base pay range for this position is $145,000- $175,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest and Architectural Record.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development, and as a leader with Dowbuilt, you play a big part in ensuring that your team has equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge and grow professionally.

Effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. This means expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out how you can take your own career to the next level and inspire the next generation of talent with Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.