Assistant Superintendent

Findorff Current Openings•Milwaukee, WI

10d

About The Position

Findorff is a local construction firm that has served the Milwaukee area for more than 50 years, delivering construction services to projects of all sizes. The Assistant Superintendent helps lead field operations by coordinating people, materials, equipment, and subcontractors so projects proceed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role works closely with foremen, project teams, and trade partners to support project goals, develop field talent, solve problems, and foster a collaborative jobsite culture. The position coordinates daily construction activities and resources; plans work and anticipates needs; champions jobsite safety and quality; addresses roadblocks and changing conditions; and communicates with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, union officials, customers, and industry partners. Findorff describes its culture as people-first, respectful, collaborative, and committed to doing the right thing. The company is employee-owned and emphasizes long-term client relationships, local projects, and development across multiple market sectors.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in commercial construction.
Demonstrated experience leading field crews, coordinating activities, and driving project execution.
Proven ability to plan and organize work, anticipate challenges, and maintain project schedules.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, tools, equipment, materials, and jobsite safety practices.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily construction activities, material deliveries, equipment, and subcontractor functions to support project schedules, budgets, and production goals.
Monitor project progress, maintain quality standards, and address challenges before they become larger issues.
Develop short-interval plans, coordinate work with other trades, anticipate resource needs, and ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed.
Lead by example in maintaining a safe jobsite and enforcing Findorff safety policies.
Support daily huddles, safety meetings, and pre-task planning, and ensure work meets established quality standards and project requirements.
Identify potential roadblocks, evaluate solutions, and make timely decisions that support safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
Manage changing project conditions professionally, hold teams accountable to expectations, and take ownership of project outcomes.
Communicate with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, union officials, customers, and other industry partners.
Lead jobsite meetings, address concerns, and collaborate to resolve conflicts and keep teams aligned.
Help develop field talent and build a collaborative jobsite culture.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP, offering an opportunity to build long-term wealth alongside a career.
Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships, with over 90% of work coming from repeat clients.
Local work, with most projects within an hour of the main office.
Diverse portfolio offering experience across multiple market sectors.
People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
Competitive compensation.
401(k) contributions.
Profit sharing.
Generous paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Career development support.