Traveling Superintendent

Shawmut Design and Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP Ownership

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Laptop Provided

Cell Phone

Pet Insurance

Financial Planning

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead hospitality renovation projects from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Travel is required; the role offers comprehensive benefits, ESOP, 401K with match, and competitive base pay of $90,000 to $130,000 depending on experience and project scope.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Superintendent on hospitality projects.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and attention to finishes.
• Experience in occupied and unoccupied environments.
• Strong safety knowledge and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop field staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, safety, coordination, quality, and site cleanliness.
• Plan logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections with PM during preconstruction.
• Maintain an accurate project schedule with PM; manage changes.
• Communicate site conditions, scope changes, risks to cost or schedule.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable and build productive relationships.
• Support growth of field team and maintain client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Project management

Travel readiness

Job description

Overview

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family!As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety.

Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-be an employee owner!
• 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Paid time off
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

Responsibilities

First Finish is seeking Superintendents who enjoy traveling and taking ownership of fast-paced construction projects. You’ll lead work in the field from preconstruction through turnover, with the support and resources needed to deliver a safe, high-quality project. You’ll also build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the project team.

• Lead daily field operations, including site safety, subcontractor coordination, quality control, progress, and site cleanliness.
• Work with the project manager during preconstruction to plan logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections, and project execution.
• Maintain an accurate project schedule with the project manager, address changes promptly, and keep work on track.
• Communicate clearly with the project team about site conditions, changes in scope, subcontractor performance, and risks to cost or schedule.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable while treating them fairly and building productive working relationships.
• Support the growth of field team members and maintain a strong working relationship with the client throughout the project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Superintendent on complex hospitality projects ranging from $10-40M.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and possess the ability to pay close attention to the crucial details of hospitality construction.
• Project experience should include out of the ground complex renovation work in occupied and unoccupied environments, urban and suburban work locations, and a complete understanding of high-level finishes.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
• Experience in managing, training and developing people.
• Experience in computer technology.
• National Travel is required for this position.

EEO Information

First Finish prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.