Assistant Superintendent

Elmington • Tampa, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company specializing in affordable and multi-family housing, as well as residential and commercial services. The Assistant Superintendent assists in leading and managing the field team and oversees work on site. The role supports quality standards, inspections, safety regulations, site orderliness, compliance with company guidelines, collaboration with the project management team, and coordination of subcontractors, equipment, and materials.

The position requires knowledge of ground-up construction and rough carpentry, along with strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and planning skills. The Assistant Superintendent helps plan and coordinate project work, monitor progress and compliance, support project closeout and owner turnover, and model company policies and safety practices. Travel may be required. The work takes place at construction sites and in temporary facilities, including outdoor work in seasonal weather and exposure to typical construction-site hazards.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years of related construction experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of all facets of ground-up construction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with team members and leadership.
• Ability to manage complexities and details, focus on results, learn, and solve problems.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred; if not current, it must be obtained within the first year of employment and kept current.
• Ability to work outdoors at construction sites in hot and cold weather and in a temporary facility or structure.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to recognize construction-site hazards and respond appropriately to protect the workforce and provide OSHA-compliant safeguards.
• Ability to talk or hear regularly and work in a setting with usually moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering; experience may be substituted.
• Commercial or multi-family construction experience.
• Current OSHA 30-hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing the field team and overseeing work on site.
• Support quality standards, inspections, safety regulations, site orderliness, and adherence to company guidelines.
• Coordinate with the project management team and manage subcontractors, equipment, and materials on site.
• Manage and occasionally install rough carpentry, including layout of foundations, walls, and decks; installing blocking, hardware, and wood guard rails; setting frames, doors, and windows; minor concrete formwork; and minor demolition.
• Model safety as a core principle and bring safety concerns to the Superintendent.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for proper project-site housekeeping.
• Communicate material delivery needs to the project team and Superintendent.
• Review project documents in detail to anticipate RFIs and coordination issues.
• Assist with daily, progress, and compliance reports.
• Document subcontractor issues.
• Assist in planning the project and updating the project schedule.
• Plan and establish the flow of project work activities.
• Review approved submittals and ensure installed work complies with submittals and specifications.
• Help drive project closeout and owner turnover.
• Follow EC policies and processes and teach them to new team members.
• Mentor and train others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Environment that encourages advancement and career succession.
• Recognition and rewards for contributions to collective success.
• Autonomy and an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed