Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in managing daily field operations and developing the skills required to lead commercial construction projects independently. This role is actively involved in subcontractor coordination, safety, quality control, inspections, logistics, schedule execution, daily reporting, and punch list activities.

The Assistant Superintendent is expected to spend the majority of the workday in the field, understand the drawings and specifications, verify that work is installed correctly, and communicate issues before they affect safety, quality, cost, or schedule. The position supports short-term planning, coordinates deliveries and inspections, maintains accurate Procore documentation, and follows up with trade partners on commitments. As experience develops, the Assistant Superintendent should assume responsibility for specific areas, trades, or phases of the project. Success is measured by field organization, safety awareness, quality, reliable follow-through, schedule support, accurate documentation, and demonstrated progression toward a Superintendent role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent with daily coordination and supervision of field activities.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and current project information before work is installed.
• Coordinate assigned subcontractors and verify adequate manpower, materials, equipment, and access.
• Participate in daily planning and short-term look-ahead discussions.
• Perform routine field walks to identify safety, quality, housekeeping, and coordination issues.
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, observations, and enforcement of project safety requirements.
• Verify work is installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality standards.
• Coordinate required inspections and assist with preparation for authority, consultant, and owner inspections.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower counts, weather information, photos, and field observations in Procore.
• Track deliveries, material storage, site access, and field logistics for assigned work.
• Assist with layout verification, dimensions, elevations, and coordination of installed work as directed.
• Identify field conflicts and communicate RFIs or required decisions to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Assist with three-week look-ahead schedule updates and track subcontractor commitments.
• Monitor punch list items and drive assigned corrective work to completion.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional project areas.
• Support commissioning, startup, training, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Develop increasing responsibility for specific areas, scopes, or project phases.
• Maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, design professionals, and project staff.

Technical Skills

• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Proficient or developing proficiency in Procore for drawings, daily logs, photos, inspections, observations, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project sufficient to understand the project schedule, milestones, sequencing, and look-ahead planning.
• Proficient with Bluebeam or digital drawing tools for field review and markups.
• Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and mobile field-management applications.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial construction field experience preferred.
• Construction Management or related education preferred but not required with appropriate field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of commercial construction sequencing, safety, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.

Performance Expectations

• Assigned field activities are coordinated safely and effectively.
• Daily reports, photos, inspections, and field documentation are complete and timely.
• Quality issues are identified before work is concealed or progresses to subsequent activities.
• Subcontractor commitments and short-term schedule activities are actively tracked.
• Jobsite housekeeping and assigned work areas meet Merit expectations.
• Punch list and corrective items are driven to timely completion.
• Demonstrates increasing understanding of plans, sequencing, safety, quality, and field leadership.
• Progresses toward independent responsibility for project areas and ultimately a Superintendent role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend the majority of the workday walking and standing on an active construction site.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate uneven, muddy, or unfinished surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Primarily active commercial construction-site environment with some project-office work.
• Exposure to noise, dust, weather, construction equipment, and changing site conditions.
• Early start times and occasional extended hours or weekends may be required based on project schedule.
• Required use of PPE and compliance with all project safety requirements.

Core Values & Competencies

• Act with integrity and professionalism in every decision and interaction.
• Put safety first and actively support a culture in which everyone is responsible for safe execution.
• Take ownership of commitments and remain accountable for results.
• Seek better ways to plan, communicate, build, and serve through continuous improvement.
• Support team development and share knowledge that strengthens the organization.
• Represent Merit with pride and protect the company’s reputation.
• Demonstrate humility by remaining open to feedback, recognizing the contributions of others, and putting the success of the team and project ahead of individual recognition.
• Promote collaboration by working across teams, disciplines, and project partners to solve problems, share information, and achieve the best overall outcome.
• Bring and continuously develop expertise by applying strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, lessons learned, and industry best practices to improve project and company performance.