Construction Assistant Superintendent

RQ Construction•Carlsbad, CA

20d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

RQ is hiring a Construction Assistant Superintendent for its West Coast Field Operations team, supporting military construction projects across San Diego County. The position is headquartered at the company’s Carlsbad, California office, with work required at project sites throughout the region. Candidates must be eligible to gain access to active military bases. Working closely with the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent supports field leadership and daily construction operations. The role coordinates subcontractors, supervises field activities, and helps ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, drawings, proposals, and contract requirements. The position also supports quality control and schedule management while promoting company standards, culture, and values. RQ is a fully integrated design-build contractor serving government and commercial clients across the United States and internationally. Its capabilities include architecture and engineering, construction management, trade contracting, virtual design and construction, and sustainable building solutions emphasizing LEED-certified practices. The company values Integrity, Leadership, and Quality and describes a collaborative environment focused on career development and innovative ideas. Compensation is an annual salary of $85,000 to $115,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization and pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check. A stricter Department of Defense background check is also required for access to military-base job sites, when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a lead Foreman or similar supervisory role overseeing scheduling, procurement, safety compliance, field operations, quality control, and multiple stages of construction on mid-sized to large projects.
Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and web-based applications; training is available if necessary.
CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30, EM-385, and STS certifications, or ability to obtain them through company-provided training.
Eligibility to gain access to active military bases.
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successful completion of a drug screening and commercial criminal background check; a stricter Department of Defense background check is required for military-base site access when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of practical field or trade experience.
Experience on government, military, or major commercial construction projects.
Design-Build construction background.
Experience using Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM platforms, or Revit.
LEED Green Associate certification.

Responsibilities

Support field leadership and daily construction operations in coordination with the Superintendent.
Coordinate subcontractors and supervise field activities.
Help ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, drawings, proposals, and contract requirements.
Support quality control efforts and schedule management.
Promote company standards, culture, and values.