Assistant Superintendent

Location: Sunset Beach

Job Title:

Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent plays a key role in overseeing daily field operations on commercial construction projects, working closely with the Superintendent and project team to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards. This full-time, field-based position in Sunset Beach, NC offers hands-on experience across multiple trades, exposure to all phases of ground-up construction, and a clear pathway for professional growth into superintendent and project management roles.

Responsibilities

+ Perform hands-on construction work across multiple trades to support daily project activities and maintain productivity on the jobsite.

+ Assist the Superintendent with coordinating subcontractors, field crews, and site logistics to keep work flowing efficiently.

+ Support short-term planning efforts, including developing and maintaining look-ahead schedules and task sequencing for crews.

+ Coordinate material deliveries, staging, and storage to ensure the right materials are available on site when needed and the jobsite remains organized.

+ Monitor jobsite safety conditions daily and help enforce OSHA and company safety standards, including hazard recognition and corrective actions.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and professional construction site environment, ensuring walkways, work areas, and storage locations are orderly.

+ Assist with quality control efforts by inspecting workmanship, verifying compliance with project standards, and helping manage punch lists.

+ Read and review construction drawings, plans, specifications, submittals, and project documents to support scope understanding and coordination.

+ Help coordinate permits, inspections, and required project approvals with local authorities and third-party inspectors.

+ Assist with owner, architect, and inspector walkthroughs and site meetings, providing field updates and addressing questions about progress and quality.

+ Support project scheduling efforts by tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and helping adjust workflows to maintain critical path milestones.

+ Coordinate daily jobsite activities, including crew assignments, equipment usage, and sequencing of trades to minimize conflicts and downtime.

+ Manage or support subcontractor coordination by monitoring performance, addressing field issues, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality requirements.

+ Participate in ongoing safety, quality, and construction management training to continuously improve technical and leadership capabilities.

+ Develop leadership skills by taking initiative in field problem-solving, mentoring team members, and occasionally leading small crews or tasks.

+ Communicate effectively with superintendents, subcontractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and project team members to resolve issues and keep stakeholders informed.

+ Assist with project closeout activities, including punch list completion, final inspections, and preparation of turnover documentation.

+ Support documentation and record-keeping related to field activities, including daily logs, photos, reports, and other project records.

+ Identify jobsite issues proactively and escalate them to project leadership, offering potential solutions to maintain safety, quality, and schedule.

+ Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture by building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse project stakeholders.

Essential Skills

+ Basic construction knowledge with the ability to understand commercial construction processes, methods, materials, and terminology.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent, preferably on commercial construction projects.

+ 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction, field operations, construction management, skilled trades, or a related field preferred.

+ Experience managing project timelines and helping keep work on schedule in a fast-paced jobsite environment.

+ Experience overseeing subcontractors and supporting subcontractor coordination in the field, including crews, schedules, and daily activities.

+ Ability to support project scheduling, including look-ahead schedules, task sequencing, and basic understanding of critical path concepts.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, submittals, and other project documents.

+ Basic ability to read construction drawings with growing proficiency in blueprint and specification reading.

+ Working…