Senior Superintendent, High-End Custom Residential | Santa Barbara, CA

Paycom; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

ESOP ownership

Benefits package

PTO

Job summary

Allen Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent for high-end residential builds in Santa Barbara, CA. The role partners with the Project Manager to lead on-site execution, coordinate crews, and manage trades toward on-time, high-quality completions.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, and safety while maintaining professional client relationships and clear communication with homeowners, architects, and designers throughout pre-construction to completion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years as a superintendent on high-end residential projects.
• Experience with architect-driven design, fine finishes, and complex details.
• Proven ability to build trust with discerning clients, architects and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site supervision of construction activities and subcontractors.
• Maintain master schedule and three-week look-ahead; manage budgets and change orders.
• Foster strong client relationships and professional collaboration with architects and designers.
• Ensure safety, quality, and alignment with design intent across the project.
• Close out projects with punch lists and thorough handover to clients.

Skills

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Job site safety

Client communication

Education

High School

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Hybrid - Santa Barbara, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $135000.00 - $175000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Construction

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Allen Construction is seeking a residential construction Senior Superintendent who has experience leading high-end custom home builds and knows the client experience matters as much as the craftsmanship. As an employee-owned company focused on creating an enjoyable workplace and exceptional culture, we are actively looking for a Senior Superintendent who aligns with our vision and core values - Relationships First, Humbly Confident, Always Learning, and Do What you Say. Our ideal candidate is a builder who takes pride in both the quality of the finished home and the relationships built throughout the process. You’ll serve as the trusted leader on site, partnering closely with clients, architects, designers, and trade partners from pre-construction through final walkthrough to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience at every stage.

WHY CHOOSE US:

For more than 40 years, Allen Construction has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and sustainable building. As one of the nation’s leading green builders, we’ve been recognized as a top-ten full-service remodeler and named Company of the Year among employee-owned businesses in the Western States region. We’ve also been voted the Santa Barbara region’s top contractor nine years running by the community we call home.

At Allen Construction, being employee-owned means you have a meaningful stake in the work we do and the company we’re building together. We believe ownership creates a stronger sense of purpose, accountability, and teamwork. You’ll be part of a culture that values people, builds lasting relationships, and invests in the growth and success of every employee.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $175,000, plus discretionary bonuses
• Employee ownership through our ESOP
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
• A collaborative, respectful culture where your work and your client relationships are valued

WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL LOOK LIKE:

As Senior Superintendent, you'll partner with the Project Manager in leading the day-to-day project execution, overseeing skilled in-house crews, carpenters, support staff, and trades. You’ll be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing project schedules, directing in-house crews, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, organized, and productive job site.

As Senior Superintendent your role is to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the high-quality standards our clients expect. You’ll coordinate the work of our project teams and trade partners while maintaining clear communication and accountability throughout the build. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional homes and creating a professional, collaborative experience for our clients and everyone involved in the project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the project on site. Supervise all construction activities, in-house crews and subcontractors, and hold every trade to Allen's quality standards.
• Serving as the client's trusted guide. Build strong, professional relationships with homeowners, architects, interior designers, trades, and our team. Communicate progress clearly, set expectations, and handle sensitive conversations with tact and discretion.
• Protecting the schedule. Maintain the master schedule and three-week look-aheads, spot slippage early, solve problems before they grow, and coach the team on planning and execution.
• Delivering on detail. Interpret complex drawings and specifications, understand every contract requirement, and make sure the finished work matches the design intent.
• Partnering on cost and scope. Support budgets, costs, and change orders, and work with our pre-construction team on estimates, schedules, and general conditions.
• Keeping sites safe and well run. Maintain safe, clean, well-organized job sites that reflect well on our clients and our company.
• Finishing strong. Manage the punch list and closeout so every client's experience ends as well as it began.

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• 15+ years as a superintendent on high-end custom residential projects, ideally including homes in the $10M+ range.
• Experience with architect-driven design, fine finishes and complex details, and with both remodels and custom builds.
• A proven record of building trust with discerning clients, architects and designers, with the professionalism and discretion luxury clients expect.
• Strong command of scheduling, subcontractor management, quality control, and job site safety.
• Clear calm communication and a habit of solving problems early.
• A continuous-learner mindset. Experience with green building or high-performance homes is a plus.
• Experience with Procore is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office and outdoors on active construction sites, with exposure to rain, heat, cold, humidity, vibration, and moving equipment. Allen Construction follows Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements. The employee must be able to move about job sites, including uneven terrain; remain stationary for extended periods; inspect work at or near ground level; use a computer and phone; read plans and documents; communicate effectively; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual may be excluded only if, even with accommodation, they cannot perform these functions without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. To request an accommodation during hiring, contact our HR Department.

Allen Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in our workforce. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.