Assistant Superintendent
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering
Assistant Superintendent
We are actively recruiting experienced Assistant Superintendents for an established general contractor specializing in ground-up multifamily, podium construction, mixed-use developments, affordable housing, and market-rate apartments.
We are seeking hands-on field leaders who can support Superintendents in managing projects from initial sitework and foundations through vertical construction, interiors, inspections, and final turnover.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in ground-up multifamily construction, including Type III/Type V, wood-frame, concrete, podium, and mixed-use developments. This position requires someone who can coordinate subcontractors, maintain construction schedules, enforce jobsite safety, and support the successful delivery of large-scale multifamily projects.
Key Responsibilities- Assist Superintendents with daily field operations on ground-up multifamily and mixed-use construction projects.
- Support all phases of construction, including sitework, foundations, concrete, podium, framing, MEP, interiors, and final turnover.
- Assist with construction schedules, look-ahead schedules, and trade sequencing.
- Coordinate subcontractors, foremen, and field personnel to maintain productivity, quality, and safety.
- Monitor manpower, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, and site logistics.
- Participate in subcontractor coordination meetings and help maintain project milestones.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
- Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential project delays.
- Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, architects, and engineers to resolve field issues.
- Conduct daily site walks, safety inspections, and quality-control reviews.
- Coordinate city inspections, third-party testing, and required approvals.
- Maintain daily reports, manpower tracking, field documentation, and construction progress updates.
- Assist with punch lists, unit turnover, final inspections, and project closeout.
- Take ownership of assigned trades, building areas, or construction phases.
- 3–5+ years of commercial or multifamily construction field experience preferred.
- Ground-up multifamily construction experience strongly preferred.
- Experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, Foreman, or similar field leadership position with a general contractor.
- Understanding of podium, Type III/Type V, wood-frame, and concrete construction.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting construction schedules.
- Knowledge of construction sequencing, field operations, site logistics, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
- Understanding of OSHA regulations and jobsite safety requirements.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work closely with project leadership and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Experience with large-scale multifamily projects of 100+ units.
- Experience with podium construction and high-density multifamily developments.
- Background in affordable housing, market-rate apartments, or mixed-use residential projects.
- Experience with complex urban construction sites and multiple building phases.
- Experience coordinating framing, concrete, MEP, building envelope, and interior trades.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction software.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Benefits and additional compensation to be discussed during the hiring process
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to grow into a Superintendent position
- Long-term project opportunities with an established general contractor
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