Assistant Superintendent

About the role

This position reports to a Project Manager and requires on-site presence five days a week. Candidates are expected to live within commuting distance of the project location or surrounding areas; Richard offers a housing allowance to cover relocation costs if necessary. The company prioritizes placing field employees on successive projects to support long-term careers and may assign the Assistant Superintendent to other U.S. locations after the initial assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of day-to-day field operations.
• Communicate and coordinate with project team members to maintain schedule, safety, budget, and quality standards.
• Plan and organize project work to ensure alignment with contract documents.
• Monitor field productivity and maintain documentation including change order logs, RFI logs, and submittal logs.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure timely and safe project completion while adhering to contract documents and budgets.
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager to meet safety goals.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience with a general contracting company.
• Thorough understanding of construction materials, methods, and building systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to develop, implement, and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, total project schedules, 3-week look-aheads, and other project documents.
• Clear communication skills with home office, owners, subcontractors, and experience running owner meetings.
• Availability to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) as hospital construction operates around the clock.
• Experience on Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage or union-required projects.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 7 paid holidays.
• Immediate eligibility for the Great Game of Business bonus program.
• Company 401(k) matching contributions.
• Parental leave policy.
• Fully covered transportation costs (parking and train fares) for Chicago office employees.
• On-site breakfast and lunch provided (Chicago home office only).
• Gym membership reimbursement program (Chicago home office only).
• Fully paid two-month sabbatical after 10 years of service.
• Immediate access to mentorship, skills-based training, and leadership development programs.