Assistant Superintendent

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22070, USA

Listing for: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21

Job specializations:

Construction
Site Manager, Operations Manager, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Overview

Whiting-Turner Assistant Superintendents coordinate the work of subcontractors on construction sites. Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent's major duties include:

Coordinating and directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.

Resolving and clarifying design issues.

Supporting creation of project budgets and schedules.

Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.

Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.

Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase.

Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.

Reviewing construction drawings.

Documenting each phase of the project.

Required Skills

Basic qualifications for Assistant Superintendent candidates include:

Knowledge of engineering principles.

Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Ability to read and understand technical specifications, construction drawings, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:

General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.

General knowledge of construction processes, practices and work sites.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera (or other scheduling software).

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