Superintendent - Commercial

Trueline Talent; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Company truck potential

Discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Medical coverage

Job summary

Trueline's client, a well-established commercial construction firm, is seeking a Superintendent to lead occupied retail and grocery projects in the greater Seattle area. The role emphasizes safety, logistics, and on-site leadership to deliver high-visibility projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial construction supervision, TI/retail experience, and a proven ability to coordinate multiple trades while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent or lead field experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with TI/retail/occupied renovation projects.
• Proven ability to run a jobsite independently and manage subcontractors.
• Strong scheduling, sequencing, and site coordination skills.
• Ability to work in active customer-facing environments with attention to detail.
• Stable work history with minimal job hopping.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on active construction sites.
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, and site logistics to keep projects on track.
• Oversee work in occupied retail environments with emphasis on cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate night work and phased construction to minimize disruption.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to plans and specs.
• Communicate progress and issues with Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain jobsite organization, safety, and productivity.
• Support successful project delivery from start to finish.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Communication with PMs

Job description

Trueline's client, a well-established commercial construction firm with decades of success in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a Superintendent to join their team in the greater Seattle area. This role focuses on leading occupied retail and grocery projects, offering a stable, team-driven environment with long-term career potential.

What You'll Do as the Superintendent:

• Lead day-to-day field operations on active construction sites
• Manage subcontractors, schedules, and site logistics to keep projects on track
• Oversee work in occupied retail environments with a strong focus on cleanliness and safety
• Coordinate night work and phased construction to minimize disruption to operations
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project plans and specifications
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and stakeholders on progress and issues
• Maintain jobsite organization, safety compliance, and productivity
• Support successful project delivery from start through completion

Must-Haves as the Superintendent:

• 5+ years of superintendent or lead field experience in commercial construction
• Experience with tenant improvement (TI), retail, or occupied renovation projects
• Proven ability to run a jobsite independently and manage subcontractors
• Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, and site coordination
• Ability to work in active, customer-facing environments with attention to detail
• Stable work history (no frequent job hopping)

Nice-to-Haves as the Superintendent:

• Experience with grocery store construction or remodels
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Washington or Oregon (project-dependent)
• Experience with night work or phased construction in occupied spaces
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary typically ranging from $120,000 to $130,000
• Vehicle allowance ($450-$500/month) and gas card, with potential for company truck
• Discretionary bonus
• Profit sharing program
• Full medical coverage for employee and family
• Long-term stability with extremely low turnover
• Down-to-earth, team-first culture with no layers or bureaucracy
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility retail and grocery projects

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.