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First Finish

General contractor for hotel renovations nationwide

Traveling Superintendent

Full-TimeDeadline 12/1/26
$90k - $130k
Senior
Columbia, MD, USA
RemoteNational travel is required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Superintendent on complex hospitality projects ranging from $10 million to $40 million.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to critical details in hospitality construction.
  • Project experience that includes complex, out-of-the-ground renovation work in occupied and unoccupied environments, urban and suburban locations, and a complete understanding of high-level finishes.
  • Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
  • Experience managing, training, and developing people.
  • Experience with computer technology.
  • Willingness to travel nationally.
Responsibilities
  • Lead daily field operations, including site safety, subcontractor coordination, quality control, progress, and site cleanliness.
  • Work with the project manager during preconstruction to plan logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections, and project execution.
  • Maintain an accurate project schedule with the project manager, address changes promptly, and keep work on track.
  • Communicate site conditions, changes in scope, subcontractor performance, and risks to cost or schedule to the project team.
  • Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable while treating them fairly and building productive working relationships.
  • Support the growth of field team members and maintain a strong working relationship with the client throughout the project.

About the company

First Finish, LLC is a general contractor that handles fast-track hospitality renovations across the U.S. and the Caribbean. It manages every part of a hotel renovation—from initial pricing and preconstruction to model rooms, material sourcing, construction, interior finishes, and FF&E installation—delivering a complete project package under one roof. Projects are guided from pre-bid through completion, using defined schedules, problem solving, and strong client service. The company stands out by offering a full, multi-phase service with licensed expertise across 26 states and Washington, D.C., often running 10–15 multi-million-dollar renovations at once, and by building close, long-term relationships with major hotel brands and owners. Its goal is to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget while earning clients’ trust and becoming their preferred contractor for hospitality renovations.

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Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Shawmut's headcount reached 1,496 in March 2026, up 1.0% year over year.
  • Shawmut completed the $65 million Omni Parker House renovation in November 2025.
  • Leadership said New England demand is regaining momentum in 2026, supporting selective hotel work.

What critics are saying

  • Shawmut relies on hospitality renovation, a cyclical niche exposed to project delays and cancellations.
  • First Finish's integration inside Shawmut risks founder loss and culture dilution after the acquisition.
  • A prolonged hotel capex freeze erases backlog and threatens the combined hospitality platform's viability.

What makes First Finish unique

  • Shawmut's 2024 acquisition of First Finish created one-team hotel renovation capability.
  • First Finish adds fast-track luxury interiors; Shawmut adds structural, infrastructure, and public-space delivery.
  • Burman stayed president, preserving hospitality specialization inside Shawmut's broader employee-owned platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Equity
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Pet Insurance

Company News

PR Newswire
Nov 18th, 2024
Shawmut Design and Construction Acquires Full-Service Hotel Renovation Contractor First Finish to Create Unique Offering in the Market

/PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $2 billion national construction management firm, has acquired First Finish, a premier full-service...