Superintendent, Interiors Night Shift

Layton Construction Company•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Special Projects Superintendent manages field operations, site logistics, and planning for special projects within Abbott’s Commercial Interiors group. Projects are typically performed inside occupied, operating buildings, including active offices, labs, and other client environments, requiring careful planning and sequencing around occupants, tenants, and building operations. The Superintendent plans and directs work through completion and closeout, keeps clients and project teams informed through clear written communication, and leads field operations in alignment with the company’s core values. Most work is performed outside normal business hours, primarily on night shifts and weekends. Schedules vary based on project and client needs, and periodic daytime availability is required for site walks, coordination meetings, and client meetings. The role includes developing logistics plans and schedules; coordinating work in occupied environments; planning and leading building-system shutdowns and restoration; maintaining project reports and closeout documentation; and leading jobsite personnel and safety. The full salary range is $135,000 to $145,000, and the position is eligible for a target bonus.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction experience; superintendent experience in commercial interiors is preferred.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing work in occupied buildings.
Willingness and ability to work primarily night shifts and weekends, with periodic daytime availability.
Functional understanding of building MEP systems and controls.
Strong written communication skills, including logistics plans, daily and weekly reports, and professional email correspondence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
Ability to pass a drug test and comply with the company vehicle safety program.
Ability to pass background checks and obtain client security clearance or badging as required.
Ability to work with and lead a team in alignment with company core values.
Good judgment and ability to remain efficient under stress.

Nice To Haves

Commercial interiors superintendent experience.
Experience in healthcare, laboratory, or other critical-environment construction.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Develop written site logistics plans covering building access, deliveries, staging, protection, waste removal, and work-area phasing.
Plan and schedule night and weekend work to minimize disruption to building occupants and operations.
Coordinate access, security escorts, badging, elevator reservations, and loading dock time with building management and security teams.
Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules and work sequencing for fast-paced special projects.
Lead project approach and pre-construction planning with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors; update project schedules and logistics plans.
Participate in pre-construction, site walks, and project acquisition initiatives as requested.
Plan and execute work in occupied facilities while maintaining safety, security, cleanliness, and control of noise, dust, and odors.
Implement owner-required protection measures and interim life safety measures where applicable.
Coordinate system shutdowns and service interruptions with owners, property managers, and building engineers, providing advance written notice.
Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and fully operational for occupants at the end of each shift.
Represent Abbott professionally and courteously with tenants, building staff, and security personnel.
Apply functional knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems to plan and coordinate work.
Coordinate building automation and controls tie-ins, shutdowns, and restarts with building engineers and controls contractors.
Develop detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for building-system shutdowns with MEP partners, including sequencing, isolation points, responsible parties, verification, restoration, and back-out plans.
Lead field execution of system shutdowns and validate each MOP step before proceeding.
Coordinate fire alarm and sprinkler impairments, fire watch, and system testing according to building and AHJ requirements.
Identify existing conditions and system conflicts in advance and communicate risks to the project team.
Oversee MEP trade coordination, inspections, testing, start-up, and turnover.
Prepare daily reports covering work completed, manpower, deliveries, inspections, issues, and safety observations.
Issue written weekly reports summarizing progress, upcoming work, schedule status, and open items.
Provide project-level reporting and closeout documentation, including photos, as-built information, and punch-list status.
Document existing conditions with photographs before work begins and upon completion.
Communicate promptly by email with clients, building management, architects, engineers, and the project team, including pre-shift notices and post-shift summaries.
Act as the primary jobsite leader during off-hours shifts.
Develop, update, monitor, and execute the project safety plan, including requirements specific to off-hours and occupied-building work.
Determine field personnel assignments and coordinate staffing needs with the Field Operations Manager.
Lead the development of field staff, including foremen, carpenters, and laborers.
Optimize field crews for craft productivity and understand production rates and unit costs for direct work.
Apply knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and project compliance requirements.