Superintendent

RDH Building Science; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRSP/401K contributions

Health and Dental coverage

$400/month car stipend

Learning fund of $1,000

Job summary

RDH Building Science in Seattle is seeking a Superintendent to oversee on-site construction of building enclosure renewal projects. The role involves ensuring project implementation meets high standards and managing on-site teams effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and several years of relevant construction experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction-related experience.
• Experience with renovations of residential or commercial projects is an asset.
• Experience as a skilled tradesperson is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of renewal projects day-to-day.
• Ensure site is opened in the morning and secure at end of workday.
• Maintain documentation including safety records and daily logs.

Skills

Conceptualize details

Effective communication

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Planning and scheduling

Education

High School diploma/GED

College degree

Job description

The Superintendent’s primary responsibility is to be on-site overseeing the construction of building enclosure renewal projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring implementation of the project according to RDH’s high standards of professionalism.

Pre-construction

Key Responsibilities

• Work with RDH’s design team as required to review building enclosure details for constructability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Have input into the project planning.
• Creating schedules with the Project Manager and preparing the site for start of construction.

Construction

• Ensure site is opened in the morning and secure at end of workday.
• Maintain on-site documentation, including site instructions, contract changes, safety records and daily job-site logs.
• Ensure schedule is adhered to.
• Ensure site is operating safely. Provide first aid cover as required.
• Co‑ordination, control and motivation of trade contractors.
• Ensure contractors are completing their scopes of work as per the project manual and to the highest standard.
• Coordinate and control the progression of the work.
• Ensure scope of work is completed by trade contractors.
• Review work for quality assurance and design conformity.
• Work closely with the technical team to implement design and design changes.
• Liaise with RDH Project Manager contact daily while on site.
• Help with flow of information from trades to RDH office.
• Review and approve progress on fixed costs and additional costs.
• Assist in keeping project on budget.
• Keep a daily log and email it to the Project Manager daily. Log must document in detail items below:
• Weather
• Trades working on site
• Description of work underway
• Deliveries
• Safety review of work site twice daily
• Incident reports

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• College degree preferred
• 5-10 years of construction‑related experience
• Experience with renovations of residential or commercial projects would be an asset
• Experience as a skilled tradesperson would be an asset

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to conceptualize details and anticipate constructability issues
• Effectively communicate with trade contractors, building occupants, and technical/design team
• Highly motivated and works well independently, but is also team‑oriented
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to well‑constructed projects
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Many of the responsibilities required of this position necessitate work at construction sites. As such, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. Additionally, the noise level, while on site, is often loud. The employee will be required to complete Health and Safety training prior to going to a work site.

When not on site, the employee is expected to work in a typical office environment and work closely with other staff members. Projects are often handled by members in various service areas and the office affords them the opportunity to meet and work on tasks together.

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annualized for a full‑time role. Salary is dependent on various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.

We offer a robust benefits package to support the well‑being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals. This position also offers a $400/mo car stipend.