Superintendent

Mercer Builders LLC; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Builders LLC is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on high-end custom homes from site work through closeout. You will be the primary on-site authority for schedule, quality, safety, and subcontractor performance, collaborating with homeowners, architects, and designers.

Responsibilities include directing daily field operations, building and maintaining schedules, coordinating trades, enforcing quality and safety, overseeing material procurement, reading drawings,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of field experience in custom luxury residential construction.
• Ability to read complex architectural and structural drawings.
• Proven ability to build and hold a schedule while coordinating multiple trades.
• Strong communication with homeowners, architects, designers and field staff.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to move around active construction sites and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day field operations from site setup to closeout.
• Build and maintain the project schedule; issue look‑ahead schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Enforce quality control and manage custom finishes and finishes.
• Oversee material procurement and owner selections.
• Read drawings and resolve conflicts via RFIs.
• Schedule municipal inspections and ensure code compliance.
• Own site safety and enforce OSHA requirements.
• Maintain logs, photos, and project documentation.
• Serve as the on-site contact for homeowners, architects, and designers.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Quality control

Subcontractor management

Communication with clients

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Construction management degree (plus)

Tools

Procore (or equivalent)

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a leading luxury residential builder seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on high-end custom homes from site work through closeout. As a Superintendent you will be the primary on-site authority for schedule, quality, safety, and subcontractor performance, and work directly with homeowners, architects, and designers.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day field operations, including site setup, logistics, utilities, and erosion control at project commencement
• Build and maintain the project schedule; sequence trades and issue look‑ahead schedules to keep work progressing without conflict
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel; hold trades accountable to scope, schedule, and quality standards
• Enforce quality control at every phase, with particular attention to custom millwork, stone, specialty finishes, and architect‑driven details
• Oversee material procurement and delivery timing, including tracking owner selections so long‑lead items arrive ahead of need
• Read and work from architectural and structural drawings; identify conflicts and resolve them in the field or elevate through RFIs
• Schedule and manage municipal inspections; ensure compliance with building codes and permit conditions
• Own jobsite safety and enforce company and OSHA requirements across all trades and vendors
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos, and project documentation
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for homeowners, architects, and designers in the field
• Monitor costs in the field, flag potential overruns, and support change order documentation
• Manage punch list development and completion; deliver a zero‑defect finished product at closeout
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of field experience in custom luxury residential construction, with a record of completed ground‑up homes
• Working command of residential construction means, methods, and sequencing across all trades
• Proficiency reading complex architectural and structural drawings
• Demonstrated ability to build and hold a schedule while coordinating multiple trades at a high level
• Experience managing homeowner selections, custom millwork, and specialty finish installations
• Strong subcontractor management skills and established relationships with quality trades
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting, and inspection processes
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore or equivalent) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues before they affect schedule or quality
• Clear, professional communication with clients, design teams, and trades
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to move about active construction sites, including uneven ground and stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in construction management a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. We look forward to hearing from you!