Project Superintendent - K12/Education Construction - Central Washington
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000-$160,000
Celebrating 85 Years of Building Excellence
Absher Construction is proud to be one of the Pacific Northwests most respected general contractors with a legacy spanning over 85 years. As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer more than just a paycheck: we offer ownership, industry-leading benefits, and a supportive culture rooted in shared success.
Job Overview
Were looking for a Superintendent with strong experience leading K-12 or education-focused construction. Youll be the on-site leader responsible for planning, sequencing, and overseeing day-to-day field operations. Your leadership will drive safe, high-quality work and ensure an exceptional experience for school district partners, architects, trade contractors, and our internal team.
What Youll Do
- Supervise, train, and mentor field labor, including craft workers and laborers
- Lead by example with professionalism, time management, communication, and client service
- Ensure field work is executed safely, with quality, and in alignment with schedule
- Participate in preconstruction services, including constructability reviews and project planning
- Coordinate site activities and maintain strong communication with Project Managers, clients, and crews
- Prepare and manage CPM schedules and detailed look-ahead plans
- Oversee daily and weekly reports, inspections, testing, and safety compliance
- Monitor project costs and productivity, including labor and materials tracking
Why Youll Be Successful
Education construction calls for a Superintendent who understands how to balance quality, safety, communication, and the unique needs of K-12 environments. You bring strong field leadership, steady decision-making, and the ability to proactively solve problems while keeping the work moving forward.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 510 years of relevant construction experience
- Proven track record managing ground-up projects (K-12, higher ed, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of craft functions and union contracts
- Experience with Procore and Primavera P6 (preferred)
- OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification
- Junior college or vocational education background a plus
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, safety, and mentoring future leaders
Note: Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Why Youll Love Abshers Culture
Build Security As an employee-owned company, everyone at Absher shares in the success. Theres no buy-in requiredjust sign on and grow your future.
Build Your Career We invest in our people with technical training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities. Your growth is our priority.
Build Community We create meaningful placesfrom schools to transit stationsand give back through philanthropy and volunteer programs.
Build Values Our culture is grounded in people-first principles:
- We Care About People
- We Are Servant Leaders
- We Do Things Right
- We Do Right Things
Why Youll Love Abshers Benefits
We believe top-tier talent deserves top-tier rewards. Thats why we offer:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
- 401(k) with profit-sharing match
- Medical, dental & vision insurance 100% premium coverage for employees
- 3 weeks of vacation, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
- 7 days of paid sick time
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
- Philanthropy and community service opportunities
- Service awards and employee recognition programs
Benefits are dependent on start date and may be prorated for mid-year hires.
Compensation
Salary Range: $120,000 $160,000
We strive to start team members near the 40th percentile based on experience and alignment. Our goal is to get you properly seated within our structure for long-term mutual success.
Abshers Commitment: Our EEOC Pledge
At Absher, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We believe in true innovation through a collective blend of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone excels.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from agencies. No Absher employee is authorized to bind the company to any third-party agreements without pre-authorization. Please remove Absher from all solicitation lists.
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