Assistant Superintendent

Overview

The Assistant Superintendent at Suffolk is responsible for planning and executing construction programs in accordance with company procedures, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance, virtual care options, generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, tax‑deferred savings, backup daycare, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits.

• Maintain and distribute construction documents to the entire project team, including plans, specifications, RFIs, bulletins, and field reports.
• Manage layout and verify field dimensions for accuracy.
• Verify subcontractor layout to ensure compliance with line and grade requirements.
• Administer Suffolk’s Quality Management Program, including First Delivery and Benchmark Inspections; document deficiencies and assist in tracking resolution.
• Continuously monitor job progress on‑site and confirm compliance with contract documents.
• Document daily construction activity using written reports, photographs, sketches, and software tools.
• Create and distribute daily and weekly work plans, including schedules and logistics.
• Attend and participate in weekly and/or 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 field engineers in their 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 skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, communication, time management, and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Must embody Suffolk’s Core Values:
  Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

The role requires sitting for long periods, speaking or hearing, performing fine motor tasks; standing, walking, and reaching with arms/hands; regular office use and occasional job site walking. Vision needs include close, distance, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

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 by anyone at Suffolk or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

The expected salary range for this position (Assistant Superintendent) in New Haven is between $80,000 and $115,000 USD, which may vary by geography and is reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.