Job Description

This organization is a high-end builder of architecturally sophisticated spaces, delivering exceptional work across luxury custom homes, multifamily properties, commercial interiors, and other complex projects in the Vail Valley. Known for elevated craftsmanship, operational rigor, and strong client partnership, it brings thoughtful leadership and disciplined execution to every phase of construction.

This is more than a superintendent role, it is an opportunity to join a growing builder committed to safety, quality, accountability, and the continued evolution of field excellence.

The Construction Superintendent is the field leader responsible for turning architectural vision into built reality. This role oversees day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining schedule and quality standards, and protecting the reputation for craftsmanship and client experience.

• Superintendents typically lead 1–2 architecturally sophisticated custom projects with $3–$20 MM budgets in the Vail Valley, from mobilization through warranty.
• Ensure safety is treated as a core value on every jobsite, not just a compliance requirement
• Work on architecturally sophisticated custom projects in the Vail Valley
• Join a growing builder that invests in systems, not chaos
• Work directly with company leadership in a high-trust environment
• Help shape the next generation of field systems and operational excellence

Key Outcomes

1. Architectural Visions Are Brought to Life
Complex and high-quality projects—including custom homes, major remodels, condo/multifamily work, and high-end tenant improvements—are fully realized, from mobilization through warranty, with minimal rework and strong inspection results.

• Proactively and critically reviewing designs, raising concerns, driving solutions, making sure designs are complete and constructable
• Lead day-to-day field operations from site mobilization through punch and warranty with extreme ownership
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure work is properly sequenced, efficient, and safe.
• Oversee all subcontractors to ensure adherence to safety regulations and prevent any OSHA violations
• Maintain clean, well-organized, professional jobsites that reflect standards with neighbors, clients, and inspectors

2. Schedules Are Trusted, Followed, and Adjusted When Appropriate
Project critical path milestones are met or bettered, with realistic, trusted schedules guiding field execution.

• Build and manage the overall construction schedule plus rolling 2-week look-aheads
• Anticipate constraints and adjust sequencing early so milestones are met without last-minute chaos
• Keep clients, architects, and subs aligned on schedule expectations and changes

3. Quality and Craftsmanship Match Original Intent
Work consistently meets or exceeds the standards for craftsmanship and architectural intent.

• Own day-to-day quality control, ensuring work aligns with plans, specs, building codes, and finishes standards
• Proactively resolve design and coordination issues with architects, engineers, and designers before they show up in the field
• Deliver projects that reflect architectural intent and exceptional craftsmanship.

4. Stakeholders Are Aligned Through Clear, Proactive Communication
Clients, architects, and internal teams experience steady, honest communication and trust in field leadership.

• Act as the primary on-site representative, building strong relationships with clients, architects, neighbors, and inspectors
• Run effective on-site meetings; provide concise progress reports and schedule lookaheads.
• Maintain thorough daily logs and communicate key issues and decisions to the owner and project team

5. Margins Are Safeguarded With Tight Documentation, Cost, & Risk Management
Field information is reliable, and risks are surfaced early so cost and margin targets stay on track.

• Partner with the Project Administrator / Project Manager and accounting to keep RFIs, PCAs, submittals, change orders, and cost reporting accurate and current
• Flag scope gaps, cost risks, and schedule impacts early, with clear options for resolution
• Support the team in delivering projects at or ahead of planned cost and margin

6. The Company’s People, Materials, and Cultural Values Are Honored
Jobsites are visibly safe, compliant, and aligned with cultural values.

• Lead site safety culture: enforce OSHA and safety policies; address unsafe behavior immediately
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and inspection requirements
• Model core values, mentor less-experienced team members, and help build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Experience

• 7–10+ years in construction, including at least 5 years as a Superintendent or equivalent field-lead on high-end custom homes or similarly complex projects
• Proven success leading complex construction projects from preconstruction through CO and warranty while satisfying clients and protecting company margins
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on architecturally sophisticated, detail-heavy homes; mountain or cold-weather building experience is a plus

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of construction methods, building codes, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Strong understanding of building systems, high-end finishes, and mountain or cold-weather building methods (snow loads, moisture management, steep sites, etc.)
• Fluency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
• Comfortable with and eager to deepen proficiency in construction technology and documentation tools (scheduling, field/project management, digital plans) and standard productivity suites (email, spreadsheets, shared drives). Current stack includes Construction Online for project management, Dropbox, Microsoft 365, and Adobe.

Soft Skills

• Eagerness to understand, adopt, and adhere to existing processes and utilize existing systems. Flexibility, adaptability, and teachability through change.
• Effectiveness in a highly accountable, “prime mover” culture.
• Full commitment to continuous improvement of oneself, the team, and the product.
• Field-first, highly present leader who genuinely enjoys solving problems on site
• Organized and disciplined; comfortable operating within structured systems rather than ad-hoc improvisation
• Rigorous analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear, calm communicator with clients, subs, and internal teams, able to guide without ego and think several steps ahead on sequencing, logistics, and risk
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage client relationships and resolve conflicts professionally.

Credentials

• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training preferred
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80,000–$180,000 DOE
• Bonus: Discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance
• Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental
• PTO: Flexible PTO policy designed to support work-life balance while meeting project responsibilities.
• Holidays: 7 holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: $100/mo
• Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS standard mileage rate.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record verification, and drug screening, where permitted by law.