Senior Superintendent, High-End Custom Residential | Santa Barbara, CA

Job Details:

Job Location:

Hybrid
- Santa Barbara, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $135000.00 - $175000.00

Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Construction

Allen Construction is seeking a residential construction Senior Superintendent who has experience leading high-end custom home builds and knows the client experience matters as much as the craftsmanship. As an employee-owned company focused on creating an enjoyable workplace and exceptional culture, we are actively looking for a Senior Superintendent who aligns with our vision and core values
- Relationships First, Humbly Confident, Always Learning, and Do What you Say. Our ideal candidate is a builder who takes pride in both the quality of the finished home and the relationships built throughout the process. You’ll serve as the trusted leader on site, partnering closely with clients, architects, designers, and trade partners from pre-construction through final walkthrough to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience at every stage.

For more than 40 years, Allen Construction has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and sustainable building. As one of the nation’s leading green builders, we’ve been recognized as a top-ten full-service remodeler and named Company of the Year among employee-owned businesses in the Western States region. We’ve also been voted the Santa Barbara region’s top contractor nine years running by the community we call home.

At Allen Construction, being employee-owned means you have a meaningful stake in the work we do and the company we’re building together. We believe ownership creates a stronger sense of purpose, accountability, and teamwork. You’ll be part of a culture that values people, builds lasting relationships, and invests in the growth and success of every employee.

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $175,000, plus discretionary bonuses
• Employee ownership through our ESOP
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
• A collaborative, respectful culture where your work and your client relationships are valued

As Senior Superintendent, you'll partner with the Project Manager in leading the day-to-day project execution, overseeing skilled in-house crews, carpenters, support staff, and trades. You’ll be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing project schedules, directing in-house crews, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, organized, and productive job site.

As Senior Superintendent your role is to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the high-quality standards our clients expect. You’ll coordinate the work of our project teams and trade partners while maintaining clear communication and accountability throughout the build. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional homes and creating a professional, collaborative experience for our clients and everyone involved in the project.

• Leading the project on site. Supervise all construction activities, in-house crews and subcontractors, and hold every trade to Allen's quality standards.
• Serving as the client's trusted guide. Build strong, professional relationships with homeowners, architects, interior designers, trades, and our team. Communicate progress clearly, set expectations, and handle sensitive conversations with tact and discretion.
• Protecting the schedule. Maintain the master schedule and three-week look-aheads, spot slippage early, solve problems before they grow, and coach the team on planning and execution.
• Delivering on detail. Interpret complex drawings and specifications, understand every contract requirement, and…