Superintendent - Special Projects | Healthcare/Commercial | Bouten Construction Company | Tri-Cities, WA
Bouten Construction has been shaping the Inland Northwest for more than 80 years, delivering iconic projects that define our region. Recognized as a Best Places to Work INW in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we take pride not only in the spaces we build, but in the relationships we create along the way. As a Superintendent at Bouten, you'll be part of a team where your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll grow your career while enjoying the benefits of shorter commutes, more time with loved ones, and endless opportunities to explore the beautiful outdoors. Together, let's build a brighter future.
The Superintendent is a leader between project team members and our clients. You'll be responsible for all field operations, including monitoring all field procedures, safety, work methods, productivity, quality, labor cost projections and trade partner staffing requirements. Safety for all our employees is our number one priority, therefore it is essential for the Superintendent to demonstrate and uphold our Safety Culture.
Job Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.
Safety
- Leads the consistent practice of Bouten's Safety Culture as part of the daily operating procedures.
- Ensures daily inspections, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's), Pre-Task Planning, Toolbox Talks, Root Cause Analysis (RCA's), etc. are standard operating procedure.
- Addresses lack of accountability or alignment to Bouten's Safety Culture quickly and appropriately.
Field Operations
- Manage small size field projects and internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with high-quality results.
- Ensures project schedules, site logistics and client schedule commitments are met.
- Provide constructability reviews and site logistics development.
- Perform safety audits and address safety concerns as they arise.
Leadership and Communication
- Recruit, mentor, develop and retain the best Foreman and tradespeople in the industry.
- Mentor and develop Foreman and Craft Labor in their career growth.
- Champion company initiatives and communications to field teams on a consistent and regular basis.
- Manages conflict well, finding the cause of issues and providing prompt solutions.
- Addresses performance issues decisively and objectively.
- Foster and encourage a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Desired Attributes
- Excellent follow-up and attention to details.
- Sense of urgency on important matters.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, resourceful, and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and creative skills.
- Ability to maintain focus on goals, combined with the flexibility to pivot when necessary.
- A self-starter, results-oriented individual.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and completed an apprenticeship or equivalent.
- 5-10 years' of craft labor journeymen level experience required.
- 5-10 years' experience as a commercial general construction superintendent experience required.
- Healthcare, K-12, and higher education experience is preferred as well as alternate delivery (GC/CM, Design-build, etc.).
- Lean construction experience desired.
- Project size >$1M - $5M.
- Certificates/Licenses - valid driver's license.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Diverse project experience.
- Detail-oriented and strong follow-up skills.
- Self-motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
- Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Salary Range & Benefits
- Salary Range: $100,000- $164,000.
- Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Truck provided.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Carpenters' Union healthcare benefits.
- 3 weeks' vacation and 12 sick days.
- 9 Paid holidays.
- Philanthropy & volunteer opportunities.
- Service awards & recognition.
- Training & Continued Education Support.
- Clothing Allowance.
- Team Events: Holiday Party, Bouten Annual Golf Tournament, Silverwood Family Day, and Annual Town Hall.
Location: Spokane, WA. See www.visitspokane.com
Equal Opportunities
All employees and job applicants are guaranteed an equal employment opportunity. Bouten will not discriminate against any individual based on a protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State, or local laws.
