Assistant Superintendent

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, organized professional eager to grow their career in field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and coordinating subcontractor work to maintain schedule, quality, and safety standards; manage designated work areas or tasks assigned by the Superintendent.
• Lead weekly safety meetings, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA 10/30 compliance across the jobsite; support development of project-specific safety and disaster response plans.
• Participate in pull planning and CPM meetings; help track progress, sequence activities, and maintain look-ahead schedules for assigned areas.
• Support site mobilization efforts including fencing, signage, utilities, and staging; assist in developing traffic control and temporary utility plans.
• Verify that work meets contract specifications; document inspections in BIM 360; coordinate testing, ensure correction of deficiencies, and oversee implementation of the project Quality Control plan.
• Conduct subcontractor orientations, review daily reports, and ensure site logistics and coordination support continuous work progress.
• Assist in testing and acceptance of life safety systems, MEP commissioning, and owner move-in coordination; help manage project demobilization and documentation of as-builts and owner training.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to maintain project momentum; provide field support and guidance to Project Engineers and assist in mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of field construction experience, preferably in commercial projects.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing subcontractors or small project scopes independently.
• Familiarity with BIM 360 and other construction management software.
• Proven ability to promote safety and foster teamwork on the jobsite.

Skills

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Quality Control
• Subcontractor Management
• Site Coordination
• Safety Compliance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.