Caribbean 
$70000 - $80000 CONSTRUCTION FINISHING SUPERINTENDENT
Caribbean | Start April 2026
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term (1 year, with renewal opportunities)
LOCATION: Caribbean (specific location provided upon application)
START DATE: April 2026
SALARY: $60,000 – $80,000 USD per annum
BENEFITS: Housing, Vehicle, Mobile Phone, Laptop, Annual Return Flight to home country
Caribbean | Start April 2026
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term (1 year, with renewal opportunities)
LOCATION: Caribbean (specific location provided upon application)
START DATE: April 2026
SALARY: $60,000 – $80,000 USD per annum
BENEFITS: Housing, Vehicle, Mobile Phone, Laptop, Annual Return Flight to home country
This role is based in a remote location. Housing and food provided. Salary paid tax free in $USD
THE OPPORTUNITY
Thatcher Associates is recruiting a Construction Finishing Superintendent on behalf of a prestigious contractor delivering high-end luxury residential
communities in the Caribbean. This is a rare opportunity to work on exceptional custom homes in a stunning island setting, bringing world-class craftsmanship to one of the region’s most exclusive developments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finishing Oversight & Trade Coordination
– Lead, schedule, and supervise all high-end finishing trades including drywall, painting, cabinetry, tile, trim, fixtures, specialty wall finishes, luxury cabinetry, premium flooring, and custom exterior features.
– Coordinate trade sequencing to ensure finishes are protected, installed correctly, and completed without damage.
– Communicate daily with subcontractors, designers, and project managers to align expectations and uphold the highest standards of execution.
– Verify installation techniques meet luxury-grade standards, design intent, and architectural specifications.
Luxury Quality Control
– Perform ongoing inspections to ensure flawless finish work: exact reveals, plumb lines, aligned patterns, uniform paint/stain, precise tile layout, and millwork perfection.
– Identify even minor imperfections and direct corrective measures immediately.
– Manage detailed punch lists with a zero-defect turnover standard.
– Ensure all custom finishes meet design specifications, including premium materials such as natural stone, exotic woods, custom metals, Venetian plaster, and high-end hardware.
Client & Designer Interaction
– Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and client representatives to interpret and deliver precise finish details.
– Support the Project Manager and Director of Construction during client walkthroughs, presenting homes in showroom-ready condition.
– Communicate adjustments and refinements with professionalism and discretion.
Protection & Care of Premium Materials
– Oversee strict material protection protocols to prevent damage to delicate surfaces including glass, polished stone, hardwood, and specialty plaster.
– Ensure climate control, site cleanliness, and environmental conditions meet the requirements of sensitive materials.
Safety & Compliance
– Maintain a safe, organised, and immaculate job site reflecting a luxury-level environment.
– Conduct safety walkthroughs and ensure compliance with local and industry best practices.
Documentation & Reporting
– Maintain detailed daily reports, progress photos, and quality-control documentation.
– Track deliveries of custom materials, verifying accuracy in finishes, colours, dimensions, and craftsmanship.
– Communicate issues proactively and propose solutions that preserve design integrity and schedule.
Leadership & Problem Solving
– Lead finishing trades with precision, professionalism, and high expectations.
– Anticipate field issues unique to high-end construction and resolve them without compromising quality.
– Maintain strong relationships with specialty artisans, boutique suppliers, and high-end subcontractors.
– Lead, schedule, and supervise all high-end finishing trades including drywall, painting, cabinetry, tile, trim, fixtures, specialty wall finishes, luxury cabinetry, premium flooring, and custom exterior features.
– Coordinate trade sequencing to ensure finishes are protected, installed correctly, and completed without damage.
– Communicate daily with subcontractors, designers, and project managers to align expectations and uphold the highest standards of execution.
– Verify installation techniques meet luxury-grade standards, design intent, and architectural specifications.
Luxury Quality Control
– Perform ongoing inspections to ensure flawless finish work: exact reveals, plumb lines, aligned patterns, uniform paint/stain, precise tile layout, and millwork perfection.
– Identify even minor imperfections and direct corrective measures immediately.
– Manage detailed punch lists with a zero-defect turnover standard.
– Ensure all custom finishes meet design specifications, including premium materials such as natural stone, exotic woods, custom metals, Venetian plaster, and high-end hardware.
Client & Designer Interaction
– Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and client representatives to interpret and deliver precise finish details.
– Support the Project Manager and Director of Construction during client walkthroughs, presenting homes in showroom-ready condition.
– Communicate adjustments and refinements with professionalism and discretion.
Protection & Care of Premium Materials
– Oversee strict material protection protocols to prevent damage to delicate surfaces including glass, polished stone, hardwood, and specialty plaster.
– Ensure climate control, site cleanliness, and environmental conditions meet the requirements of sensitive materials.
Safety & Compliance
– Maintain a safe, organised, and immaculate job site reflecting a luxury-level environment.
– Conduct safety walkthroughs and ensure compliance with local and industry best practices.
Documentation & Reporting
– Maintain detailed daily reports, progress photos, and quality-control documentation.
– Track deliveries of custom materials, verifying accuracy in finishes, colours, dimensions, and craftsmanship.
– Communicate issues proactively and propose solutions that preserve design integrity and schedule.
Leadership & Problem Solving
– Lead finishing trades with precision, professionalism, and high expectations.
– Anticipate field issues unique to high-end construction and resolve them without compromising quality.
– Maintain strong relationships with specialty artisans, boutique suppliers, and high-end subcontractors.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
– 5–10+ years of experience in high-end residential construction, with a proven emphasis on finishing.
– Strong background managing custom homes and renovations.
– Mastery of luxury materials, bespoke installation methods, and high-end craftsmanship standards.
– Ability to read and interpret intricate architectural details, elevations, joinery drawings, and designer finish schedules.
– Exceptional eye for detail and uncompromising commitment to quality.
– Strong communication, leadership, and client-service skills.
– Proficiency with construction management and documentation platforms.
– Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining luxury-level standards.
– Strong background managing custom homes and renovations.
– Mastery of luxury materials, bespoke installation methods, and high-end craftsmanship standards.
– Ability to read and interpret intricate architectural details, elevations, joinery drawings, and designer finish schedules.
– Exceptional eye for detail and uncompromising commitment to quality.
– Strong communication, leadership, and client-service skills.
– Proficiency with construction management and documentation platforms.
– Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining luxury-level standards.
