Job Title: Finishing Superintendent – Wood-Frame Construction
Location: Vancouver, BC | On-Site
Industry: Construction (Residential Wood-Frame)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Company: Skyline Recruitment (on behalf of our client)
Salary Range: Up to $135,000 + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Skyline Recruitment is partnering with a respected residential construction company in Vancouver to hire an experienced Finishing Superintendent with a strong background in wood-frame, multi-family, and townhouse construction.
This position is ideal for a detail-driven site leader who excels at coordinating interior finishing activities and delivering high-quality final product. You will join an established builder with a consistent pipeline of medium-density residential projects across the Lower Mainland.
As a Finishing Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing all finishing trades, maintaining schedule and quality standards, and ensuring the seamless delivery of move-in ready homes.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will take leadership of all interior finishing stages—from lock-up to occupancy—ensuring craftsmanship, accuracy, and alignment with design intent. You will work closely with site teams, trades, suppliers, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to maintain timelines and ensure a top-tier finished product.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all finishing activities on wood-frame residential projects, including drywall, millwork, flooring, painting, plumbing fixtures, hardware installation, and final details.
- Coordinate and schedule finishing trades to maintain project timelines and sequence.
- Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets company and industry standards.
- Manage deficiency lists, walkthroughs, and turnover requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the Site Superintendent and Project Manager to track progress and resolve issues.
- Ensure site cleanliness, safety compliance, and adherence to WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and finish schedules.
- Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Support the handover process, including preparing suites for occupancy and addressing customer service items pre-possession.
What We’re Looking For
- 5–10 years of site experience, including at least 3 years specifically overseeing finishing phases on wood-frame residential projects.
- Strong understanding of interior construction sequencing, quality standards, and finishing details.
- Experience with multi-family low-rise/townhome projects (developer or general contractor environment).
- Knowledge of BC Building Code and local inspection processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to craftsmanship.
- Proficiency with site management tools such as Procore or similar platforms.
- Trade background or technical training in construction (carpentry, construction management, etc.) is an asset.
Why Apply?
- Work with a reputable residential builder known for quality and craftsmanship.
- Take ownership of the entire finishing process with autonomy on site.
- Join a collaborative and supportive construction team with long-term project stability.
- Competitive compensation up to $135,000 + comprehensive benefits.
- Play a key role in delivering well-built, thoughtfully designed homes across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
