Assistant Superintendent

Overview

Suffolk, a national construction management firm, is hiring an Assistant Superintendent in New Haven, CT, to lead construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance. This role will coordinate field teams, manage schedules, and support project execution across a range of sectors.

• Maintain and distribute construction documents (Plans, Specifications, RFIs, Bulletins, field reports) to the entire project team.
• Manage layout and verify field dimensions for accuracy.
• Verify subcontractor layout to ensure compliance with established lines and grades.
• Administer Suffolk's Quality Management Program, including first delivery and benchmark inspections; document deficiencies and track to resolution.
• Continuously monitor job progress on‑site and verify compliance with contract documents.
• Document daily construction activity through written reports, photographs, sketches, and other software tools.
• Create and distribute daily and weekly work plans, including schedules and logistics plans.
• Participate in weekly/monthly meetings with customers and clients, providing status updates and addressing concerns.
• Compile and maintain all permits, testing, and inspections required for project completion and acceptance.
• Assist in administering the Suffolk Safety Program: pre‑construction meetings, pre‑task planning, daily monitoring, and enforcement of safety requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Suffolk's Field Engineers in daily work.
• Communicate clear safety expectations to project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related construction fields.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and clear communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team.
• Commitment to Suffolk's Core Values:
  Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

The Assistant Superintendent will spend significant time in an office environment, performing fine‑motor tasks on a keyboard, telephone, or writing. Activities include sitting for long periods, standing, walking, and reaching with arms or hands. The role may involve job‑site walking and requires adequate vision for close and distance tasks.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment toward applicants or employees.

Expected salary range for the Assistant Superintendent in New Haven: $80,000 – $115,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.