Residential Construction Superintendent

Williams Contracting • Olympia, WA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Residential Construction Superintendent Williams Contracting Location: Olympia, WA Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours; occasional overtime as needed Pay: $30-$40 per hour , with opportunity to increase based on performance Lead the Jobsite. Protect the Standard. Keep Projects Moving. Williams Contracting is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations across our custom home and residential remodeling projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how a well-run residential jobsite should operate. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage daily sequencing, monitor quality, solve field issues, communicate with the project team, and make sure each project continues moving forward safely, efficiently, and professionally. If you take pride in organized jobsites, quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and getting the details right, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of the field with a custom residential builder in the Olympia area. About Williams Contracting Williams Contracting is a custom home design-build company specializing in ground-up custom homes, residential remodels, and detailed custom construction projects . Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, organization, communication, and delivering a professional construction experience from the beginning of a project through final completion. We expect our jobsites to reflect those same standards: clean, organized, productive, safe, and professionally managed.

Requirements

• Strong residential construction experience
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, Lead Carpenter, Field Supervisor, or similar field leadership role
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing and building systems
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, structural drawings, specifications, and construction details
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple trades
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Professional and comfortable working in and around clients' homes
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel between local jobsites
• Verifiable work history and professional references

Nice To Haves

• Custom home construction experience
• High-end residential remodeling experience
• Hands-on carpentry background
• Experience managing several trades on active residential projects
• Experience with schedules, progress photos, punch lists, and jobsite documentation

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field activity across assigned residential projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, internal crews, deliveries, inspections, and upcoming work
• Maintain clean, organized, professional jobsites
• Make sure trades understand expectations before work begins
• Identify field problems early and work with the project team to resolve them
• Keep projects moving efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Manage daily construction sequencing in alignment with the project schedule
• Coordinate subcontractor arrival times, site access, work readiness, and completion
• Ensure work areas are prepared before the next trade begins
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts, delays, and trade dependencies
• Communicate schedule updates and field priorities clearly with the office team
• Maintain momentum across each phase of construction
• Regularly inspect work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with plans
• Verify custom details are being executed correctly
• Catch deficiencies before they become costly rework
• Hold subcontractors and field crews accountable for workmanship
• Protect completed finishes throughout construction
• Reduce punch-list items through consistent field oversight
• Set clear expectations regarding scope, schedule, quality, and jobsite conduct
• Confirm subcontractors have the information, materials, and access needed to perform their work
• Verify work is complete before trades leave the site
• Address field concerns professionally and promptly
• Communicate recurring performance issues to company leadership
• Maintain productive relationships while protecting company standards
• Confirm materials, fixtures, selections, and products are available before scheduled installation
• Coordinate deliveries and material needs with the project team
• Identify missing, damaged, delayed, or incorrect materials early
• Maintain organized staging and storage areas
• Protect client property, completed work, and stored materials
• Provide regular progress updates to project management and leadership
• Document jobsite conditions, progress, issues, and completed work as needed
• Participate in project and field coordination meetings
• Communicate professionally with homeowners when appropriate
• Escalate problems early rather than allowing them to grow
• Help identify practical solutions to field challenges

Benefits

• Opportunity for pay increases based on performance
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• IRA match
• Paid time off
• Steady, year-round employment
• Local projects
• Vehicle, fuel, or mileage support for jobsite travel depending on final compensation package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on craftsmanship, communication, and continued improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed