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Superintendent

TapaniChehalis, WAJune 2nd, 2026
DescriptionSince starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani CareersJob Purpose and SummaryThe Superintendent is responsible for the quality and safe construction of a project from beginning to end product in accordance with the plans and specifications required and within budget. The Superintendent is responsible for managing the on-site Foreman to ensure the overall schedule is being adhered to and for efficiently scheduling the subs and suppliers. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that communication between the project office and field is seamless, the project stays on budget, and provides all necessary support to the Foreman so they can most effectively complete their jobs.ResponsibilitiesOversee the quality and completion of the onsite project from start to finishMaintain an in-depth three week schedule to assist the Foremen in creating day to day planAttend weekly project meetingsCoordinate necessary manpower and equipmentMaintain clear communication throughout the projectCommunicate with Foremen about all day to day activities and onsite happeningsVerify that quantities are being accurately documented daily as work is completedEmpower the Foremen and provide support and assistance with daily planning, scheduling, and crew management while maintaining accountability of the ForamenAssist Foremen with crew safety trainingEnsure that erosion control standards are metAlways look for opportunities to better educate any crew member for the benefit of their growth and developmentCommunicate with subs and suppliers all scheduling and orderingProvide constructive feedback on project results to the estimating department with details of things that went well and identify challengesVerify that proper cost coding is strictly adhered to on all project timecards and daily reportsResponsible for site safety and compliance with regulatory agenciesSupervise 10-30 employeesJob Requirements and QualificationsHigh school education or equivalentAble to push, pull, carry, lift 50 poundsOpen to learning, using, and implementing new technologyGood listenerMaintain professionalism in actions and talkClear communication skills for needs, plans, and intentions clearly and effectivelyStrong organizational skills, able to create comprehensive project crew three week schedules and keep them updated and implementedProven sound judgement skills (decisions must be made with honesty, integrity, and clarity)Team oriented and able to coach and lead individualsProven skills in being self motivatedRead, understand, and explain blueprintsExperience in the civil or structural construction fieldsPrevious experience as a foreman, laborer, and operator in the same line of work (five years of experience preferred)Understanding of operations and maintenance needed for all the equipment being utilized on the projectUnderstanding of productivityDelegate work efficiently along with providing the necessary training to ensure qualityTake personal and professional pride in every aspect of the projectCertification in First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Competent Person, Erosion and Sediment Control, Rigging and SignalingWorking EnvironmentWorking conditions for this position will be mainly on project sitesMay require travelOncall statusHours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements.Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight.Work may require weekend work when project demands.Compensation and BenefitsPay: $46.46 - $63.10 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phoneComprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiumsAdditional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick TimeCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) options with up to 4% employer matchSee the full list of benefits here