Swinerton

Assistant Superintendent

Swinerton$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience (2-4 years as General Foreman)
  • Extensive supervisory field construction experience
  • Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification, or ability to achieve it within six months
  • Understanding of all construction trades with foreman or journeyman experience in at least one trade
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Proficiency in job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sense of urgency

Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential duties of Project Engineer
  • Confer with stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues
  • Attend and enforce safety training and procedures
  • Verify subcontractor insurance certificates
  • Prepare and maintain CPM job schedules
  • Recruit and manage a field construction team
  • Establish quality standards for project work
  • Order materials and manage supply logistics
  • Document daily activities and prepare necessary reports
  • Manage project close-out tasks and ensure owner acceptance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Educational assistance and financial wellness coaching
  • Care.com, ClassPass, and DashPass memberships
  • Voluntary benefits including term life insurance and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Compensation Range:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems resulting in successful project completion.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Able to perform all essential Project Engineer job responsibilities
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
  • Attend and participate in Safety Training Program and enforce safety procedures
  • Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance
  • Prepare and maintain responsibility for CPM job schedule
  • Develop Owner and Architect's confidence
  • Recruit, organize, train, direct and coordinate field construction team including subcontractor's direct hire work
  • Assure work quality - set standards for quality control
  • Order materials and tools and plan supply allotment to avoid "crisis" buying
  • Prepare necessary reports (e.g. time sheets, work orders, daily reports and invoice approval)
  • Document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner
  • Review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals
  • Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings
  • Perform start-up testing and turnover to Owner and document final close-out and Owner's acceptance
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2-4 years as General Foreman)
  • Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level
  • Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification, or achievement of STS Certification within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status
  • Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades), and foreman or journeyman in at least one trade, or project engineer
  • Knowledge of OSHA laws
  • Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control
  • Ability in problem-solving
  • Strong sense of urgency


SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:
08/03/2026

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1888

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