ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Multifamily Construction Superintendent with extensive experience in deep foundation and shoring for a high-density residential development in Seattle’s University District. This project involves subterranean excavation, complex shoring systems, and tight site logistics, requiring a leader with the technical know-how and composure to manage field execution in one of Seattle’s most active and regulated neighborhoods.
This role is ideal for a superintendent who thrives in early-phase construction, understands the permitting intricacies of the U District, and can effectively manage crews to deliver foundation, waterproofing, and vertical structure on time and within budget.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead all jobsite activity from mobilization through podium, with focus on: Excavation support (soldier piles, lagging, tiebacks), Mat slab or pile cap systems, Waterproofing and dewatering systems, Podium structure transition and MEP coordination.
• Execute daily field operations with attention to tight right-of-way, pedestrian safety, and heavy equipment coordination within a constrained urban footprint.
• Coordinate with geotechnical consultants and shoring engineers to implement pre-approved excavation support plans.
• Manage utility coordination and shoring adjacent to existing structures, including potential UW properties and rights-of-way.
• Serve as field liaison with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) and the University of Washington
• Planning/Facilities when applicable.
• Drive site safety compliance, particularly in areas such as excavation, fall protection, and trenching.
• Enforce QA/QC standards across all structural elements, including formwork, shotcrete, waterproofing membranes, and envelope interfaces.
• Track critical path activities for early-stage trades and monitor pre-pour checklists and concrete placement logistics.

Required Experience:

• 8–12 years of field leadership in multifamily or mixed-use construction (ground-up projects preferred), including at least 5 years in the Seattle metro.
• Direct experience managing deep excavation and shoring systems in the U District or similar Seattle neighborhoods (Capitol Hill, Roosevelt, Northgate, etc.).
• Proven track record with projects involving tight site access, adjacent structure protection, and utility coordination with SPU/SCL.
• Expert in reading and implementing structural shoring plans, tieback layouts, waterproofing submittals, and dewatering systems.
• Familiarity with: SDCI preconstruction and inspection protocols, ROW Management Plans (TMP/SDOT), Temporary tieback easements, and vibration monitoring.
• OSHA 30 certified and CPR/First Aid trained.
• Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and field productivity tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering podium projects near university campuses, with heightened attention to noise, pedestrian safety, and logistics.
• Strong relationships with local trade partners and specialty contractors.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• LEED experience or sustainable building knowledge a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary + milestone performance bonus
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative and technically sophisticated team
• Working for 2nd largest multifamily builder in the nation
• Working for largest multifamily developer in the nation

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The salary range for this position will be between $135,000.00 - $175,000.00

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.

• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.

• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.

• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.

• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.

• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.