Traveling Assistant Superintendent, Hotels

Shawmut•Boston, MA

5d•$58,000 - $90,000

About The Position

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor and part of the Shawmut family, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to lead field operations across multiple construction scopes, major phases, or complex work areas on hospitality renovation projects. In partnership with the Superintendent, this role coordinates trade partners, drives schedules, and delivers safe, quality work while protecting hotel operations and client relationships. It is suited to an experienced field leader who anticipates project needs, resolves challenges, and takes ownership of results with limited daily oversight. The position requires extensive nationwide travel and flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, phased schedules, and extended hours. Work takes place on active construction sites and involves physical activities such as prolonged standing and walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, squatting, working in small spaces, overhead lifting, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Proper personal protective equipment is required. Essential job functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Five or more years of relevant commercial construction experience, including demonstrated field-management or supervisory responsibility.
Ability to manage multiple construction scopes, major phases, occupied renovations, or complex operational work with limited oversight.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, logistics, safety, and quality; ability to interpret project documents and drive short-term schedules.
Strong field leadership, problem-solving, and client-relations skills.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Extensive nationwide travel.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, phased schedules, and extended hours.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds; proper personal protective equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality renovation experience.
OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, and other company-required certifications; these are preferred or must be obtained within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

Independently manage multiple scopes, phases, floors, or shifts from mobilization through turnover, coordinating subcontractors and holding trade partners accountable for performance.
Develop and drive two- and three-week look-ahead schedules, anticipate constraints, and collaborate with project leadership on recovery plans.
Lead daily huddles, coordination meetings, safety inspections, and quality reviews; oversee corrective actions, testing, commissioning, and punch completion.
Plan construction around occupied hotel operations, coordinating access, shutdowns, disruption controls, and phased turnover while maintaining professional client communication.
Resolve field conflicts within delegated authority, maintain accurate Procore documentation, and coach Assistant Superintendents and assigned field personnel.