Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Industrial

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

4d•$95,200 - $145,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent supports the management of project workflow in line with the schedule, communicates priorities to field staff and subcontractors, maintains daily records of activities and site conditions, and manages punch-list and closeout work through owner and architect acceptance. This position is part of HITT’s Industrial group, which delivers construction, renovation, expansion, and fit-out projects for complex industrial facilities. The role supports a newly awarded industrial campus project in Hurt, Virginia, on an out-of-town assignment with per diem support for its duration. The Assistant Superintendent helps plan, organize, direct, and control project construction activities to meet budget, quality, schedule, and safety objectives. The role administers HITT’s safety program for subcontractors, ensures accidents and incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assists with safety inspections by outside agencies. The project is a large-scale, long-duration build of more than 100 weeks, with site setup and mobilization underway and groundbreaking planned for the following month. The position is supported by an established site team and HITT’s broader Industrial platform.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2–5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Ability to use and learn project-specific software, including Microsoft Office applications, Procore, Primavera P6, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work out of town for the duration of the assignment.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing and verbally, adapting communication to the audience.
Ability to gather and interpret data, communicate useful information, and understand how project processes affect the broader business.
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Demonstrate integrity and uphold HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Adaptability and flexibility regarding changing technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and build relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Demonstrate respectfulness, punctuality, and engagement.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business.
Experience with tenant renovations, service work, occupied spaces, weekend work, or fast-paced projects.
Project lead experience.
OSHA 30 Certification.

Responsibilities

Work with the project manager to formulate the project schedule, ensure proper installation methods and sequences are followed, and make and fulfill schedule commitments.
Maintain HITT quality standards across all aspects of the project.
Maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors, develop community relationships that enhance business opportunities, and ensure subcontractors are treated fairly.
Maintain complete and accurate daily documentation of work orders, tickets, work activities, and site conditions.
Understand subcontractor scopes of work to avoid unnecessary change orders; identify problems early and act promptly to provide solutions.
Develop and organize the site team, arrange temporary site facilities and utilities, and identify long-lead items requiring expediting.
Administer HITT’s safety program for subcontractors, ensure accidents and incidents are reported and investigated promptly, and assist with inspections by outside agencies.
Manage punch-list and closeout processes through owner and architect acceptance.
Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling construction activities to meet budget, quality, schedule, and safety objectives.