Assistant Superintendent

Position Title: Assistant Construction Superintendent

Department: Construction (GCDC)

Reports To: Construction Superintendent / Director of Operations

Location: On-site (Chicago Office + Construction Sites)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000 + Annual Bonus

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent supports the planning, coordination, and execution of daily construction activities for multifamily, affordable housing, adaptive reuse, hospitality, commercial, rehabilitation, and new construction projects.

Working under the direction of the Construction Superintendent, this position is responsible for coordinating subcontractors and field personnel, monitoring construction progress, maintaining quality control standards, supporting jobsite safety, and ensuring assigned work areas are completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, project schedules, applicable building codes, and company quality standards.

The Assistant Superintendent is expected to take ownership of designated project areas, proactively identify and resolve field issues, maintain accurate project documentation, and support the overall management of daily jobsite operations. This position is intended to develop the technical, organizational, and leadership skills necessary for advancement into a Superintendent role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Site Management

• Assist the Superintendent with on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout, including any temporary utilities, site protection, temporary facilities, and construction logistics.

• Monitor work to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and applicable building codes.

• Track progress, sequencing, manpower, and daily production within assigned work areas.

• Support daily site opening and security, logistics, access, and material staging.

• Walk active work areas, units, common spaces, building enclosure components, and any site work daily to monitor progress and flag conflicts.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Assist with short-term look-ahead schedules and track upcoming activities and milestones.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and material deliveries as directed by the Superintendent or Project Manager.

• Participate in subcontractor coordination meetings and daily field briefings.

• Identify schedule risks and communicate delays or conflicts promptly to the Superintendent.

• Follow up with subcontractors regarding outstandings work, missed commitments, and schedule recovery plans.

• Coordinate with relocation and project management teams where required.

Quality Control

• Support jobsite quality control standards and verify workmanship in assigned areas.

• Inspect work in place for compliance with plans, specifications, and subcontractor’s scope of work.

• Document deficient work and follow up with responsible subcontractors on corrections.

• Assist with punch list preparation, tracking project-specific quality control checklists, and inspections documentation.

• Monitor installation of critical building components, including waterproofing, building enclosure systems, firestopping, and any life safety items.

Safety Management

• Support enforcement of company safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations.

• Conduct routine site safety walks and report unsafe conditions or behaviors.

• Assist with toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident documentation.

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with jobsite health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs covering manpower, work activities, inspections, deliveries, weather, and site issues.

• Photograph and document existing conditions, concealed work, completed installations, and construction deficiencies.

• Track and document subcontractor progress, productivity, and outstanding work, including but not limited to punchlists and progress photos.

• Assist with RFIs, ASIs, material submittals, shop drawings, and field coordination.

• Provide documentation and progress updates to the Superintendent and Project Management team, including but not limited to weekly reports, safety inspections, etc.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Help coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel in assigned work areas.

• Communicate daily priorities, raise field conflicts, and maintain productive trade relationships.

• Support coordination with inspectors, architects, engineers, consultants, ownership, and the project team.

• Promptly flag constructability issues, design conflicts, and unexpected field conditions.

• Take responsibility for daily coordination and oversight of designated construction areas or scopes of work.

Cost & Resource Management

• Monitor material usage, site operations, and productivity to help minimize waste.

• Assist Project Management and the Superintendent with scope clarification and subcontractor coordination.

• Identify potential out-of-scope work and notify project leadership.

• Support procurement planning, equipment coordination, and site mobilization.

Pre-construction

• Support pre-construction site walks, existing condition assessments, and due diligence investigations.

• Assist with documenting existing building conditions, site constraints, and potential construction challenges.

• Support site logistics plannings, including access, staging, temporary facilities, and construction sequencing.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Previous experience in a construction trade, subcontractor environment, or field supervision role is a plus.

• Minimum 1–4 years of construction experience in an Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, Field Coordinator, or similar site-based role.

• Experience in multifamily, affordable housing, rehabilitation, or commercial construction preferred.

• Experience supporting subcontractor coordination, project schedules, inspections, and quality control.

• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and building systems.

Licenses & Certifications

• OSHA 30 (or equivalent safety certification) preferred, or ability to obtain promptly.

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to assigned jobsites.

• Additional trade certifications or supervisory training is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to coordinate trade partners and develop field leadership skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of project stakeholders.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.

• Ability to identify constructability issues, deficient work, and schedule conflicts.

• Proficiency with basic construction technology (email, digital documentation, mobile devices, cameras).

• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and manage competing priorities.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and consistent follow-through in supporting daily construction operations.

• Maintain organized, safe, and productive work areas.

• Proactively communicate with timely escalation of field issues.

• Maintain accurate and timely field documentation.

• Demonstrate increasing independence, construction knowledge, and leadership capabilities over time.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is an on-site position with limited flexibility. The Assistant Construction Superintendent works primarily at active construction jobsites, both indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical construction-related environments. Regular on-site presence and interaction with the Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, and inspectors are required.

The role requires the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven or elevated surfaces for extended periods. Physical demands may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.