Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent / Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

This role oversees daily carpentry and field operations across multiple commercial construction job sites throughout New Jersey. The Assistant Superintendent coordinates crews, manages work orders from multiple clients, and ensures projects progress safely, on schedule, and to a high standard of quality. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced carpenter and foreman who is ready to step into a leadership track with clear growth opportunities and performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise field crews and carpenters across multiple active job sites throughout New Jersey.
• Receive work orders from multiple clients, prioritize them effectively, and schedule and delegate tasks to appropriate crews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews, clients, and internal leadership, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, equipped, and aligned with daily and weekly work plans and project objectives.
• Monitor quality of work, productivity, and job progress to ensure deadlines and project milestones are met.
• Troubleshoot field issues, resolve conflicts, and remove obstacles to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Support the training, mentoring, and development of carpenters and crew leads to build strong, capable teams.
• Maintain a strong and visible field presence, leading by example in safety, workmanship, and professionalism.
• Use construction management tools, such as Procore, and other systems as needed to support scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Collaborate with leadership to support company growth, new crews, and the expansion of the organization’s footprint.

Essential Skills

• Proven track record as a carpenter with progression into a foreman or lead role.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple crews and job sites simultaneously in commercial construction.
• Hands-on carpentry skills with the ability to understand and guide field work in detail.
• Experience working with or for a general contractor in a commercial construction environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to take direction and clearly delegate tasks across multiple teams and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability, with the ability to manage competing priorities across several projects and clients.
• Comfort working independently and making day-to-day decisions in the field to keep projects on track.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job sites throughout New Jersey.
• Construction supervision and construction management capabilities, including planning, scheduling, and oversight.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training, or the ability to obtain it promptly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Carpentry and masonry trade experience with a strong practical understanding of field conditions.
• Experience in commercial construction environments and with general contractor operations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead field crews and carpenters on various job sites.
• Proven ability to interpret work orders, understand client expectations, and translate them into clear, actionable tasks.
• Experience supporting the training and development of carpenters, apprentices, and crew leads.
• Interest in long-term growth into leadership, including potential progression to a project executive role.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement in field operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Parsippany-Troy Hills,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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