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Dowbuilt

Builds custom homes for private clients

High End Residential Superintendent

Full-Time
$145k - $175k/yr+ Annual discretionary bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Lake Tahoe, United States
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Fifteen years of superintendent experience, including five years in high-end custom residential construction.
  • Experience working directly with architects and designers on design details and constructability challenges to achieve design intent.
  • A degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Journeyman-level carpentry skills.
  • Deep technical building knowledge and experience with traditional and new materials and methods.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
  • U.S. work authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure work is performed safely, in accordance with plans and specifications, and in compliance with local building codes.
  • Solve constructability problems daily.
  • Perform onsite quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Partner with the project manager to develop and manage the project schedule in Microsoft Project, and contribute to estimate creation during preconstruction.
  • Maintain plans, specifications, as-builts, and other necessary documentation.
  • Manage subcontractors and related scheduling, evaluation of work performed, safety compliance, submittal review, shop drawings, and requests for information.
  • Manage the entire field crew and maximize supplier relationships while maintaining open, professional communication.
  • Conduct daily walkthroughs and maintain a job log covering personnel, owner visits, inspectors, architects, hazard identification and abatement, weather, and near misses.
  • Represent Dowbuilt professionally with clients, architects, owner’s representatives, project managers, subcontractors, management, field staff, and neighbors or homeowners association representatives.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement with foreman support.
  • Train and direct the field crew and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Maintain job site security to ensure the safety of people, tools, and materials.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Procore is preferred.
  • Experience with Sage 300 CRE is a plus, but not required.

About the company

Dowbuilt builds custom, high-end homes for private clients across the United States, working with architects to turn individually designed residences into finished buildings. Its projects range from city residences to homes on island and mountain sites, with construction tailored to each design rather than a standard house plan. The company works with homeowners and design partners throughout construction, and also undertakes improvements to existing residences through a dedicated special projects team. Clients hire Dowbuilt for residential construction and project delivery, including on-site supervision and coordination of specialist trades. Founded in 1980, Dowbuilt is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, WA

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • Dowbuilt interns explore specialist work: learning covers digital construction, estimating and safety, according to location and interests.
  • Dowbuilt supports field employees' equipment costs: its careers page specifies tool stipends.
  • Dowbuilt has work beyond building commissions: tailored maintenance plans include recurring seasonal care for residences.

What critics are saying

  • Dowbuilt's Hanalei pay range needs context: new finish carpenters typically start below the advertised $50-$60 hourly range's midpoint.
  • Dowbuilt's San Francisco foremen must secure work proactively: they flag scheduling gaps and contact superintendents for assignments.
  • Dowbuilt summer internships require full-time availability: eight-hour weekdays run from early June through early August.

What makes Dowbuilt unique

  • Dowbuilt controls custom interiors: its own woodshop fabricates cabinetry, architectural woodwork and furniture for company projects.
  • Dowbuilt brings digital specialists in-house: construction engineers use laser scanning, drones and robotic tools to plan and lay out sites.
  • Dowbuilt follows clients beyond construction: concierge teams prepare vacation homes for arrivals and secure them after departures.

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