Overview**
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, were well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.
The **General Superintendent** oversees all phases of a construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They coordinate field operations, manage on-site personnel and subcontractors, enforce safety and quality standards, and serve as the primary liaison between project managers and field crews. This role requires strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills to maintain productivity and resolve issues on-site efficiently.
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Accountable and overall responsibility for on-site administrative and technical management for a construction project.
+ Leads, directs and manages the entire direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project.
+ Primary liaison with client for day to day activities and long term operations.
+ Communicates and directs through other superintendents changes or modification of jobsite activities within assigned area of operations.
+ Accountable for compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
+ Primary interface and engagement with Project Manager to coordinate efforts.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent.
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction
+ Previous experience as a general superintendent on projects of similar size and scope. Ideally, this includes transit center or comparable transportation related projects involving elements such as parking lots, bus bays with steel canopies, and small CMU buildings.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Civil grading, underground utilities, and experience in Western Washington
Additional Information:
+ This position is located onsite in Renton, WA
+ Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
+ This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $170,000-$195,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible and hybrid work options, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.
_NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:_
_Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick._
_AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._
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**Job Locations** _US-WA-Renton_
**ID** _2025-2758_
**Category** _Construction_
**Type** _Full Time_
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, were well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.
The **General Superintendent** oversees all phases of a construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They coordinate field operations, manage on-site personnel and subcontractors, enforce safety and quality standards, and serve as the primary liaison between project managers and field crews. This role requires strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills to maintain productivity and resolve issues on-site efficiently.
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Accountable and overall responsibility for on-site administrative and technical management for a construction project.
+ Leads, directs and manages the entire direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project.
+ Primary liaison with client for day to day activities and long term operations.
+ Communicates and directs through other superintendents changes or modification of jobsite activities within assigned area of operations.
+ Accountable for compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
+ Primary interface and engagement with Project Manager to coordinate efforts.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent.
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction
+ Previous experience as a general superintendent on projects of similar size and scope. Ideally, this includes transit center or comparable transportation related projects involving elements such as parking lots, bus bays with steel canopies, and small CMU buildings.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Civil grading, underground utilities, and experience in Western Washington
Additional Information:
+ This position is located onsite in Renton, WA
+ Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
+ This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $170,000-$195,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible and hybrid work options, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.
_NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:_
_Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick._
_AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._
_\#LI-AR1_
**Job Locations** _US-WA-Renton_
**ID** _2025-2758_
**Category** _Construction_
**Type** _Full Time_
Job ID: 488943070
Originally Posted on: 8/11/2025
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