Assistant Construction Superintendent

About the role

ellepsen is one of the largest general contractors in the Greater Houston Area, with more than 117 years of success in building the places where we live, work, play, learn, worship, and heal. As the company expands its legacy, it is seeking experienced Assistant Superintendents to support Senior Superintendents in ensuring safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction on the field.

Job Purpose

An Assistant Superintendent supports the Senior Superintendent to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed in the field regarding safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise craft workers/subcontractors assigned to the area of responsibility and act as liaison between field engineering and crafts to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
• Assist in planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of crafts/subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, and safety requirements are maintained.
• Advise ranking superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interference, scheduling difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing or resolving such problems as required.
• Assist with daily paperwork as assigned by the ranking Superintendent.
• Assist with timely and accurate project close‑out procedures (As‑Builts, Punchlist, Completion list, etc.).
• Understand subcontract agreement documents and their requirements.
• Participate actively in meetings with inspectors under the quality control sector.
• Ensure all permitting and inspections are in alignment with City of Houston requirements.
• Understand and participate in observation processes and necessary reporting.
• Complete annual First Aid/CPR and Crisis Management Training.

Important Skills and Attributes

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate, communicate, and collaborate using an organized, disciplined framework; emotional intelligence, maturity, and willingness to admit mistakes.
• Communications: Strong verbal and written skills; timely, transparent, direct, and specific; able to consult with large groups and interact one‑on‑one with customers and employees.
• Persuasive and Tenacious: Strong work ethic, persistence, and commitment; results‑oriented and reputation for getting things accomplished.
• Passion: Genuine love for construction, specifically project management.
• Humility: Confidence demonstrated through actions and results; collaborative culture with no “big shots.”
• Innovation and Technology: Appreciation for innovative tools; disciplined and creative use of technology to improve execution.
• Collaboration: Ability to motivate, communicate, and work with teams rather than autocratically.
• Community Involvement: Passion for participating in civic and community organizations, both high‑profile and grassroots.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of industry‑related experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Proficiency with technology including project management software, Procore, and Primavera scheduling software.
• Applicable knowledge of building envelope, foundations, roofing systems, etc., a plus.
• Demonstrated mastery of safety and quality standards to maintain Tellepsen’s exemplary safety record.
• Awareness of plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• General understanding of project budget.
• Strong problem‑solving, multitasking, and time‑management skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Education incentives.
• Employee assistance programs.