Assistant Site Superintendent

Third Space is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the successful startup and field execution of a purpose-built rental development project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day site activities during project mobilization, bulk excavation, shoring, and foundation construction. This role will play a key part in establishing site operations, implementing project controls, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting the transition to the project Superintendent as construction progresses.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and proactive construction professional who can coordinate complex site activities, establish strong field processes, and support the successful delivery of early project phases while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

• Support project mobilization activities including site setup, logistics planning, access control, and site documentation.
• Assist in implementing project procedures, reporting requirements, and site operational standards.
• Coordinate utility locates, survey activities, and municipal requirements as required.
• Coordinate and monitor bulk excavation, shoring, dewatering, and foundation activities.
• Liaise with geotechnical consultants, surveyors, engineers, contractors, and inspection authorities.
• Track progress against project schedules and proactively identify potential risks or constraints.

• Maintain awareness of constructability issues and support resolution efforts.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing day-to-day field activities.
• Coordinate subcontractor work, deliveries, inspections, and consultant site visits.
• Participate in daily field reviews and trade coordination meetings.
• Maintain site records including daily reports, progress photographs, and activity tracking.
• Support the Superintendent and project team in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Maintain control and responsibility for the security of the job site.
• Assist with site inspections, deficiency tracking, and quality control processes; to ensure the compliance of construction drawings and specifications.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support short-term planning and look-ahead scheduling activities.
• Monitor project milestones and report potential schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, inspections, reports, and field records.
• Utilize Procore and other project management software to support project administration and reporting.
• Assist with the transition from excavation construction into foundation and wood-frame building construction.
• Support onboarding and coordination of additional site staff and trade partners as project requirements evolve.
• Provide continuity of project knowledge and documentation to the Superintendent and construction team.

• Minimum 4
  -5 years of construction experience, in multifamily residential, mixed-use, or commercial construction. Ideally more than 2 years as an Assistant Site Super or Lead Hand.
• Experience supporting excavation, shoring, civil, concrete, or structural construction activities.
• Exposure to wood-frame multi-family construction is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Experience using construction management software, with Procore experience considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Project and MS Excel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

If we can offer reasonable accommodations to you in the application or interview…