Superintendent

Allen Construction; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Construction in Santa Barbara is seeking an experienced residential construction Superintendent to join our employee-owned team. You will supervise project sites, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to our high quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in construction, strong communication, blueprint literacy, and a proven ability to manage complex residential and remodeling projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience; 3+ years as Superintendent or equivalent.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities
• Maintain construction schedule and identify and solve problems
• Direct field personnel to complete projects on time and within budget with quality workmanship
• Review schedules and look-ahead plans to prevent major slippage
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications
• Prepare schedules and supervise final punch lists
• Ensure understanding of contracts and project requirements
• Maintain professional onsite relationships with clients, architects, and colleagues
• Assist with budget, costs, and change orders
• Collaborate with pre-construction team on estimates and methods

Skills

Strong communicator

English communication

Read blueprints

Contracts comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB: Allen Construction is seeking an experienced residential construction Superintendent to join our team in Santa Barbara. As an employee-owned company focused on creating an enjoyable workplace and exceptional culture, we firmly believe people are our greatest asset and we are actively looking for a Superintendent who aligns with this vision. Our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and continuous learner with significant experience in historic and modern home construction.

As one of the nation's top green builders and a reputation established over 40 years, Allen Construction specializes in building high-end, new construction and remodeling projects throughout the greater Santa Barbara region. We aspire to be a different kind of builder and believe that our employee-owned approach makes a huge difference in the way we interact with our fellow employees and with clients. We have been nationally honored as a top ten full-service remodeler, selected as the Company of the Year for employee-owned businesses in the Western States region, and currently voted as the Santa Barbara region’s top contractor for seven years running.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE: Superintendents at Allen Construction work on a project team, which typically consists of a project manager, as well as skilled carpentry and support staff. The Superintendent will supervise all daily activities at the project site, including subcontractor scheduling and oversight, project planning, in-house crew scheduling and oversight, job site safety of all projects, while ensuring that job sites are being managed effectively and to Allen Construction standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities
• Maintain construction schedule and identify and solve problems
• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications
• Periodically review the construction schedule and three-week look-ahead schedules, identify when major slippage occurs and provide education on planning and execution of schedules as needed
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications
• Prepare schedules and supervise completion of a final punch list
• Ensure a thorough understanding of each project and all contract requirements
• Establish and maintain an effective and professional onsite working relationship with colleagues, architects, clients, and the public
• Support budget, cost and change order requests
• Work closely with pre-construction team during the preparation of estimates regarding methods, systems, schedule, time and general conditions

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• A high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in construction, with at least three (3) years functioning as a Superintendent or equal at a commercial and/or residential construction company
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors to their understanding
• Able to provide legible communication
• Able to compute basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans sets
• Technical understanding of residential construction, including codes, sequencing, and best building practices
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Able to gather information, prepare reports, and properly communicate same
• Able to read, understand, and interpret construction change orders, contracts, and other job-related documents
• Experience with complex projects
• Familiar with building and construction legal terminology
• Possess a technical understanding of commercial and residential construction codes, sequencing, and best building practices
• Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, and near moving mechanical parts. Includes occasional exposure to wet, humid, and/or cold conditions and to vibration. Must be able to stand, sit, squat, turn, bend, walk, operate telephone and computer, see, speak, hear, write, and lift up to 50 pounds.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS :

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, and/or clients.

PRIMARY PLACE OF WORK: Construction sites, corporate office, and other locations as needed

Allen Construction is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The annual base salary range for this role is currently $85,000-$125,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. Final candidates will be submitted for a background check and motor vehicle report.