Reconstruction Superintendent

Rainier Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainier Recruiting seeks a Reconstruction Superintendent (Field Operations) to oversee residential reconstruction projects in the Greater Seattle Area after water and fire damage. This role is a bridge between field crews and leadership, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will supervise day-to-day field operations across multiple sites, coordinating crews, subcontractors, materials and inspections, and reporting progress to the Project Director.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in construction, restoration, or field supervision
• Experience coordinating crews and managing job sites
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workflows
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple job sites
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, and inspections
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards
• Communicate progress, issues, and updates to the Project Director
• Attend job sites (~50% field / 50% office coordination)
• Identify and elevate risks, delays, or scope changes
• Maintain documentation, photos, and reporting

Skills

Construction supervision

Field coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Overtime

Job description

Reconstruction Superintendent (Field Operations)

Greater Seattle Area (North & South Sound coverage)

$35–$45/hr + Overtime (OTE $100K–$120K+)

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Consistent workload with steady overtime (avg. ~10 hrs/week)
• Clear path into Project Director-level leadership
• High-impact role coordinating real-time field operations
• Join a well-established, growing operation with strong internal promotion opportunities

About the Role

We are hiring a Superintendent to oversee field execution of residential reconstruction projects following water and fire damage.

This person acts as the bridge between field crews and leadership, ensuring jobs move forward efficiently, safely, and on schedule.

This is a hands-on leadership role, but not a labor position—you are coordinating, directing, and solving problems, not doing the physical construction work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple job sites
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, and inspections
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards
• Communicate progress, issues, and updates to the Project Director
• Attend job sites (~50% field / 50% office coordination)
• Identify and elevate risks, delays, or scope changes
• Maintain documentation, photos, and reporting

What They’re Looking For

• 2–5+ years in construction, restoration, or field supervision
• Experience coordinating crews and managing job sites
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workflows
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Compensation & Structure

• Hourly: $35–$45/hr
• Overtime: Consistent (~10 hrs/week typical)
• Total comp: ~$100K–$120K+ depending on hours worked

Additional Details

• Not a labor role—coordination and leadership focused
• Works closely with Project Directors and field teams
• Background check required

Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.