Residential Finish Superintendent

CottageSmith

Residential Finish Superintendent

Custom Residential Construction

Location: North Atlanta, GA -- Field-based role with regular travel between active projects throughout North Atlanta and the surrounding metro area

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, based on experience

Own the Finish. Keep Projects Moving. Deliver the Details That Matter.

CottageSmith is a family-owned, Atlanta-area design-build company specializing in custom accessory dwelling units, tiny homes, backyard cottages, pool houses, home offices, and other thoughtfully designed spaces. Our team handles the entire journey, from design and permitting through construction, while giving homeowners transparent information, personalized service, and lasting craftsmanship.

CottageSmith is seeking an experienced Residential Finish Superintendent to lead the final stages of our residential construction projects while remaining actively involved in hands-on finish work. This is not a desk-based superintendent role. You will personally complete finish carpentry and installation work while also moving between active projects to make sure final-stage work is progressing, subcontractors are following through, punch-list items are being completed, and projects are moving toward a clean, professional turnover.

This role is ideal for an experienced finish carpenter, lead carpenter, remodeler, or working superintendent who combines strong craftsmanship with the ability to coordinate people, solve problems, and keep several jobs moving at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finish phase of CottageSmith residential projects.
• Perform hands-on finish carpentry and installation work as needed.
• Install interior trim, baseboards, casing, and related finish components.
• Install and adjust interior and exterior doors.
• Install door hardware, including handles, locks, hinges, and related components.
• Install luxury vinyl plank flooring.
• Assemble and install kitchen, bathroom, and storage cabinetry.
• Install shelving, closet components, and other interior finish items.
• Assist with appliance installation and final placement.
• Complete punch-list items, touch-ups, adjustments, and minor repairs.
• Perform or coordinate final cleanup and prepare completed units for homeowner turnover.
• Inspect completed work for quality, fit, finish, and overall presentation.
• Travel between active CottageSmith projects throughout the North Atlanta area.
• Monitor jobsite progress and confirm that scheduled work is being completed.
• Follow up with subcontractors and trades when work is incomplete or requires correction.
• Identify unfinished work, missing materials, quality concerns, and potential schedule delays.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers on project priorities, sequencing, and completion needs.
• Help organize trades, materials, deliveries, and final-stage project activities.
• Make sure jobs are clean, organized, safe, and ready for upcoming work.
• Step in personally when practical to solve problems and keep projects moving.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and materials used for finish work.
• Uphold CottageSmith's standards for craftsmanship, presentation, and customer experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of residential construction, remodeling, finish carpentry, or similar hands-on experience.
• Strong finish carpentry skills, particularly trim and door installation.
• Experience assembling and installing residential cabinetry.
• Experience installing LVP or similar residential flooring.
• Experience installing door hardware, shelving, appliances, and other finish components.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and the sequence of work required to bring a project through completion.
• Ability to identify poor workmanship, incomplete work, and jobsite problems before they delay turnover.
• Previous experience as a Lead Carpenter, Finish Carpenter, Working Superintendent, Site Supervisor, or similar role strongly preferred.
• Comfortable providing direction to subcontractors and following up when work needs correction.
• Able and willing to perform hands-on construction work regularly.
• Comfortable moving between multiple active projects and adjusting priorities throughout the day.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, professional finished work.
• Practical problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to getting work completed.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Clear and professional communication with subcontractors, coworkers, vendors, and homeowners.
• Ability to read residential construction plans, specifications, and installation instructions.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regularly between projects throughout North Atlanta.
• Ability to safely lift and carry construction materials, cabinetry, tools, appliances, and other items associated with residential finish work.
• Ability to work safely on active construction sites and comply with normal personal protective equipment requirements.

Pay and Benefits

• Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, based on finish carpentry experience, residential construction knowledge, and site leadership ability.
• Full-time position.
• Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional additional hours when required to meet project deadlines.
• Regular local travel between active projects throughout North Atlanta and the surrounding metro area.
• High level of independence and ownership over the final stages of construction.
• Opportunity to grow into broader construction leadership responsibilities as CottageSmith expands.

Why CottageSmith?

At CottageSmith, the final details are what turn a construction project into a finished home. The Residential Finish Superintendent plays an important role in making sure every project reaches the finish line with the level of quality our homeowners expect. Your work will directly affect craftsmanship, schedule, jobsite presentation, and the customer's final impression of the company.

You will have the opportunity to use your trade skills every day while also taking ownership of project completion, coordinating with subcontractors, solving field problems, and helping create a more consistent and dependable finish process across the company.

If you are someone who notices what still needs to be done, takes pride in high-quality finish work, and is willing to jump in to keep a project moving, we would like to hear from you.

CottageSmith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.