Assistant Superintendent - Public / Academic Construction

The Assistant Superintendent will oversee field operations for large-scale public and academic construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring safety compliance, developing site logistics plans, and assisting with project schedules.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established construction management and general contracting firm based in Waltham, MA, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality public, academic, and civic projects. Specializing in ground-up and renovation projects, they have a diverse portfolio ranging from schools and fire stations to multi-family residential developments. Known for their commitment to sustainability, they help clients meet green building standards, such as LEED and MA-CHPS. The firm prides itself on offering a supportive, collaborative environment where employees can grow and make a direct impact, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Description

Assistant Superintendent - Public / Academic Construction - Responsibilities

• Oversee all field operations, ensuring work is completed according to project specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate, direct, and supervise subcontractors and direct labor on-site.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, schedule, quality control, and cost control standards.
• Develop and maintain the site logistics plan to ensure smooth operations across all project aspects.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining the overall project schedule.
• Lead weekly foreman and safety meetings to ensure team alignment and safety adherence.
• Attend and contribute to weekly owner meetings, providing updates on project progress and addressing concerns.

Profile

Assistant Superintendent - Public / Academic Construction - Will have

• 2-5 years of experience in the construction field.
• Background in ground-up or renovation projects, ideally in public or academic K-12 projects (preferred but not required).
• Experience managing projects of $20M and preferably some public sector experience (not multifamily).
• Strong working knowledge of ProCore, P6, and other construction technologies.
• Massachusetts Unrestricted Supervisor's License (required).
• An Associate's degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required).

Job Offer

Assistant Superintendent - Public / Academic Construction - Will receive

• Base salary: $70K - $110K
• Project Bonus: $2K - $5K based on project completion
• 8% 401K contribution
• Full health benefits (100% coverage)
• Paid time off (2 weeks PTO for new recruits, 5 sick days, 2 personal days)
• Vehicle allowance: $500/month
• Performance-based bonuses for outstanding work (up to 10% of base salary)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

2-5 years of experience in the construction field.
Background in ground-up or renovation projects, ideally in public or academic K-12 projects (preferred but not required).
Experience managing projects of $20M and preferably some public sector experience (not multifamily).
Strong working knowledge of ProCore, P6, and other construction technologies.
Massachusetts Unrestricted Supervisor's License (required).
An Associate's degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required).

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000