Assistant Superintendent

Summary

An established general contractor is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations on ground-up multifamily construction projects. This position will work closely with the Superintendent and Project Management team to coordinate subcontractors, maintain schedules, monitor quality and safety, and keep day-to-day field activities moving efficiently.

The ideal candidate has experience with ground-up apartments, mixed-use residential, affordable housing, or similar multifamily developments and is looking to continue developing toward a lead Superintendent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with daily field operations on ground-up multifamily projects
• Support projects from sitework and foundations through vertical construction, interiors, and turnover
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, inspections, and material deliveries
• Assist with short-term look-ahead schedules, trade sequencing, and manpower planning
• Monitor subcontractor progress and help maintain project milestones
• Coordinate concrete, framing, building envelope, MEP, drywall, interiors, and finish activities
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
• Identify field conflicts and constructability issues and communicate them to project leadership
• Participate in subcontractor and foreman coordination meetings
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required corrections
• Assist with site logistics, material staging, equipment, and deliveries
• Monitor workmanship and support project quality-control efforts
• Enforce jobsite safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Maintain daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and field documentation
• Track punch-list items and assist with project turnover and closeout
• Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to maintain alignment between field and office operations

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of construction experience preferred
• Ground-up multifamily construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, Lead Foreman, or similar field position
• Experience with apartments, affordable housing, mixed-use residential, or other multifamily construction
• Understanding of construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination
• Familiarity with concrete, framing, MEP, building envelope, interiors, and finishes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Understanding of inspections, quality control, jobsite safety, and construction logistics
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced field environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Experience

• Ground-up apartment communities
• 100–300+ unit multifamily projects
• Market-rate multifamily
• Affordable housing
• Mixed-use residential
• Wood-frame construction
• Podium construction
• Senior living
• Urban or complex multifamily developments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Vehicle allowance or reimbursement program
• Professional development and mentorship
• Clear path toward a Superintendent position
• Long-term growth with a strong pipeline of ground-up multifamily construction