Superintendent (Drywall/Carpentry)

SageWater, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

401(k)

Medical insurance

Disability & life

Bonuses

Training & development

Job summary

SageWater, LLC in the United States is seeking a full-time traveling Superintendent specializing in drywall and carpentry to lead interior restoration on occupied-unit repipe projects. This role requires frequent travel and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship unit after unit.

You will coach leads and crews, coordinate with project and operations managers, create SOPs, manage material and tool inventories, and respond to warranty issues while maintaining safety and on-schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finish/rough carpentry and drywall restoration with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Experience in multifamily, condo, hospitality or occupied-unit renovations preferred.
• Knowledge of drywall repair, texture matching, trim/carpentry and cabinetry repair.
• Ability to read construction drawings and plan sequencing across occupied units.
• Strong leadership, scheduling, and organization; able to manage targets on live jobsites.
• OSHA safety knowledge and best practices on job sites.
• Clear professional communication with residents, management, and teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between islands as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Leads and mechanics, providing hands-on guidance to raise carpentry performance.
• Provide coverage for Leads and Project Managers during vacations and absences to keep schedules.
• Create and maintain SOPs for carpentry work and enforce across projects.
• Create and maintain standard materials lists to stay on schedule.
• Create and maintain standard tools/equipment lists and ensure availability.
• Respond to warranty calls and address resident concerns on completed carpentry work.
• Support PMs with technical guidance for day-to-day tasks and special projects.
• Identify out-of-scope activities and notify PM/Ops teams.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Drywall restoration

Supervisory experience

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

• Base Pay $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Field Operations
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others Yes

Description

We are looking a full time traveling Superintendent who specializes in Drywall and Carpentry to join our SageWater team in West Coast team! We’re growing, and we’re looking for more great people to help us continue to grow!

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1988, SageWater is the nation’s leading provider of turnkey plumbing and mechanical infrastructure solutions for condominium and apartment communities. We help diagnose and solve piping system problems with high levels of care and attention to detail—all while members remain in their homes.

WHY JOIN US:

• SageWater offers great pay with annual reviews and a commitment to career growth!
• Vacation, sick leave and select paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Short term disability and life and AD&D
• Bonus opportunities
• On-the-job training and professional development

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Superintendent – Carpentry leads and manages all carpentry and interior restoration activities on SageWater's occupied-building pipe replacement (repipe) projects. Repipe work requires cutting into walls, ceilings, and cabinetry to access plumbing systems; this role is responsible for ensuring every unit is opened, restored, and returned to a clean, livable condition on schedule and to a high standard of craftsmanship, unit after unit, day after day. The Superintendent works closely with all trades, the Project Manager, Operations Manager, and the Division Manager to keep carpentry production on pace with the overall project schedule, while maintaining a safe, respectful presence in residents' homes.

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Coach and develop Leads and mechanics, providing hands-on guidance, feedback, and skill-building to raise the performance of carpentry crews (i.e. Performance Reviews).
• Provide coverage for Leads and Project Managers during vacations and other absences, stepping in to run daily crew operations and keep the jobs on schedule.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for carpentry jobs, and hold Leads accountable to following them consistently across projects.
• Create and maintain a list of standard materials needed to perform carpentry work and hold Leads accountable to maintain inventory needed to stay on schedule.
• Create and maintain a list of standard list of tools and equipment for the carpentry work and hold Leads and Mechanics accountable to keep in hand to stay on schedule.
• Respond to warranty calls as needed and assigned by Operations Manager, addressing resident and property concerns on completed carpentry work.
• Support PMs with technical guidance to perform the day-to-day work including special projects and how to handle custom finishes.
• Identify out of scope activities and notify Project Management and Operations team as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in finish/rough carpentry and drywall restoration, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing a crew.
• Prior experience in multifamily, condominium, hospitality, or occupied-unit renovation/restoration construction strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of drywall repair, texture matching, trim/finish carpentry, and cabinetry repair or replacement.
• Ability to read construction drawings and scopes of work, and to plan sequencing across multiple occupied units simultaneously.
• Strong crew leadership, scheduling, and organizational skills; comfortable managing daily production targets across a live jobsite.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and jobsite safety practices.
• Clear, professional communication skills for interacting with residents, property management, and internal teams.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to travel between job sites across Hawaii as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in occupied residential units, including bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

PREFERRED CANDIDATES will also have trade certification, OSHA certification; and be proficient in Spanish.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000 per year based upon experience and qualifications plus elib

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include background checks and drug screenings, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must be able to confirm their employment eligibility via E-Verify at the time of hire. We are unable to sponsor employment at this time.