Assistant Superintendent

Community Development Partners•Fremont, CA

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

CDP Builders is the construction division of Community Development Partners, created to expand the organization’s capacity to deliver life-enhancing affordable housing. Founded in 2025, we build on CDP’s proven track record to construct high quality housing on the foundation of CDP’s vision, mission, and values. As an in-house team within the CDP ecosystem, we are passionately committed to the organization’s mission of creating life enhancing affordable housing that transcends the fundamental goal of providing high quality homes by building innovative and sustainable developments with a focus on long-term community engagement. As a mission-driven certified B Corp, we are unique in our field as a for-profit developer that leads with our impact goals. Since our inception in 2011, we have built, preserved or are actively developing over 55 unique affordable housing communities throughout Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. This is what we do and we are passionately committed to it, but equally as important is who we are as a team. We believe in forward progress, continuous collaboration, authentic connection, and mixing it all up with a healthy dose of fun. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a full suite of benefits that includes highly subsidized insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, a sabbatical program, cell phone reimbursement, PTO, and more. As the Superintendent for the Canvas Apartments in Fremont, CA, you will be the on-site leader, directly responsible for managing the daily operations of the construction site, including supervising trade contractors, enforcing the project schedule, and ensuring all work adheres to safety regulations and quality specifications. Their core purpose is to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive job site, translating the project manager's plan into physical construction. Your primary work location will be at the project site in Fremont, CA.

Requirements

Knowledge of building code, construction regulations and general contracting practices for your project state/location.
Familiarity using software programs including Google Suite, MS Word and Excel, MS Project, and construction in management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Build).
Strong planning and organizing skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines simultaneously on a busy jobsite.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in construction practices.
A strong customer focus, with dedication to meeting the expectations, needs and requirements of internal and external customers, successfully gaining their trust and respect.
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in, finding creative solutions to new and old challenges.
Ability to work successfully both independently and with others, building professional working relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
OSHA 10 (required); OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR.
Ability to pass a basic background check.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods (8-10+ hours) per day across uneven terrain.
Ability to stoop, kneel or crouch to inspect work, and the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs to navigate multi-story buildings under construction.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g. tools, materials or equipment).
Ability to work in an environment that includes extreme weather, high noise levels, and hazardous materials common to a construction worksite.
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, with at least 2 years in an Assistant Superintendent capacity.
Experience working on ground-up construction projects.
Valid driver’s license, transportation, and proof of insurance.
In accordance with our corporate insurance policy, all employees who drive on behalf of the company are subject to a certified annual DMV report and must maintain active personal automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with affordable housing development, including LIHTC-financed projects preferred, but not required.
Experience in multifamily housing projects (50-300 units) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent in managing day-to-day site activities and enforcing jobsite protocols.
Help manage subcontractor work, including schedules, deliveries, and material staging, ensuring project stays on schedule and meets quality expectations.
Perform site walks to monitor progress, identify issues, and ensure work is being performed per plans and specs.
Help enforce the construction schedule, identify potential delays, and support timely issue resolution.
Work with the Project Engineer and office team to communicate field needs and documentation.
Attend coordination meetings and assist with on-site walkthroughs with inspectors and consultants.
Monitor subcontractor work for quality and conformance with construction documents and local codes.
Coordinate corrective work with subcontractors as needed.
Promote a strong culture of job safety, conducting toolbox talks and daily safety inspections, and supporting implementation of the company safety plan and OSHA requirements.
Identify unsafe conditions and work with the Superintendent to resolve them properly, ensuring safety violations, incidents, or quality issues are reported to the Superintendent or the company immediately.
Maintain accurate daily field reports, site logs, and project and photo documentation.
Track deliveries, work progress, and subcontractor attendance.
Assist with punch list creation and management through project closeout.