Assistant Superintendent

About the Role

Assistant Superintendents are dedicated on-site construction managers, coordinating and overseeing detailed scopes of work and safety of field crew and subcontractors. This role requires highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills, a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances, and an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to design challenges. You will collaborate with crew, clients, vendors, subtrades, designers, engineers, and architects to execute the high-quality work Dowbuilt is known for. This position is based at a project site in Morgan, UT and requires regular on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all promised deadlines are met; identify slipping deadlines early and communicate new deadlines to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Lead the finish crew with a positive attitude and collaborative approach.
• Utilize Field Check-Ins quarterly for performance feedback, mentoring, and career development.
• Conduct site walk-throughs to help subcontractors prepare proposals and site-specific safety plans.
• Enforce workplace rules, site rules, and safety guidelines; implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Project Team to establish a finish scope estimate (Control Estimate) and co-manage Dowbuilt labor, materials, and subcontractor costs (Cost-to-Complete report review).
• Manage and conduct building layout and dimensional control, proficient with builder’s level, rotary laser levels, total stations, etc.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to establish and maintain manpower projections; report changes in resource needs to the labor management team.
• Plan, communicate, and maintain daily and weekly work scopes and finish expectations with the crew using the 3-week look-ahead and other tools.
• Provide information for Daily Job Logs verbally, in writing, or via Fieldwire or other approved platforms.
• Ensure all employees have required tools and equipment per Company Tool Policy and project requirements.
• Provide field-generated information (as-built drawings, photos, architectural measurements) in an accurate, thorough, and legible format using Fieldwire, Sharefile, and other platforms.
• Document as-built information regularly and ensure adherence to quality standards and finish work protection.
• Conduct Employee Development Meetings (EDMs) and written Field Check-ins as needed and at the end of a project.
• Maintain neighbor relations with the Superintendent.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented attitude.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience as a carpenter/finish carpenter, preferably in residential construction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Proficiency with company software tools: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Bluebeam, FieldWire, Procore, and Smartsheet.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment and leading diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Completion of appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location.
• Advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforce awareness to reduce risk of injury.
• Ability to follow instructions, take notes, and perform work as designated.
• Active listener who asks for help and suggests solutions.
• Team player who fosters a positive and constructive environment onsite.
• Exhibits good manners and respect for team, subcontractors, and clients.
• Works toward a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually learns and develops new skills and capabilities.
• Technical knowledge of building methods and construction practices.
• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates accountability.

Master Finish Carpenter Competencies

• Trim work (paint or stain grade) with tight joints and no gaps.
• Crown molding installation at various wall angles with coped or mitered joinery.
• Base coping expertise.
• Paneling fabrication and installation.
• Expert at dimensioning lumber to exact size, including tapered pieces.
• Familiarity with stair work, including handrails and skirt boards.
• Satisfactory math skills for figuring angles and pitches for roofs, stairs, and railings.
• Ability to hang doors efficiently with even reveals on 3 sides.
• Customize doors to correct size and configuration, including gluing up multi-piece moving wall-type doors.
• Ability to hang blank doors from scratch.
• Familiarity with mortising and installing door hardware.
• Glue-up joinery skills for shelving, table, or bench tops.
• Familiar with sharpening techniques for chisels and plane blades; keeps edge tools sharp.
• Skilled and efficient cabinet installer; tight scribed joints in cabinetry and casework.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience.
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and $50k basic life insurance for full-time employees (effective 1st of the month following date of hire).
• 35% medical and 30% dental + vision coverage for eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution.
• 8 paid holidays annually, with no waiting period.
• Paid Time-Off (PTO): 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually), increasing each January with years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours/24 days annually.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

About the Company

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, specializing in cutting-edge, innovative residential projects and home services. Our teams work on high-end, never-been-done-before projects requiring precision and impeccable attention to detail. We collaborate with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell. The Dowbuilt culture emphasizes care for employees, clients, and craftspeople, resulting in exceptional designs.

Professional Development

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we provide equal opportunity for everyone to play to their strengths, fill knowledge gaps, and grow professionally. Career development involves two-way, open communication between employee and manager, with expectation setting, support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals.