Assistant Construction Superintendent - Columbus, OH

VetJobs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Columbus, OH seeks an Assistant Construction Superintendent to ensure safe, on-budget, on-schedule project delivery. The role supports supervision, trade coordination, scheduling, and quality control per company standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE or related field and at least 5 years of construction management experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience in construction
• 5+ years in construction management or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with construction methods, facilities operations and building systems
• MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite proficiency

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution by enforcing policies
• Create AHAs/STAs with Foreman for all self-performed work
• Review AHAs for trade partners
• Create material handling and site utilization plans
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator on material needs, RFIs
• Engage in project scheduling activities with a four-week project schedule
• Coordinate and supervise company workforce in area
• Facilitate coordination and scheduling of trade partners in weekly meetings
• Maintain accurate time keeping, project logs, and cost records
• Inspect received materials for quantity and quality and sign/coding of tickets
• Responsible for all quality control on the project, including subcontractors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Five (5) years’ experience in construction management or a related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a mobile work environment

Tools

MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint)

Adobe Suite

Job description

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Assistant Construction Superintendent is the field representative of the Company and is responsible for the safe completion of projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. The Assistant Construction Superintendent will work closely with the Construction Superintendent and project team to ensure safety compliance, craft supervision and production, trade partner coordination, scheduling, material handling, daily reports, quality control and craft training are handled to the Company’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution by enforcing policies by actively participating in all safety related functions
• Create AHAs/STAs with Foreman for all self-performed work
• Review AHAs for trade partners
• Create material handling and site utilization plans for specific areas
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator on material needs, RFIs, etc
• Engage in project scheduling activities while upholding a well‑maintained four‑week project schedule
• Coordinate and supervise company work force in his/her area
• Facilitate the coordination and scheduling of trade partners, actively engaging in weekly scheduling meetings alongside trade partner’s foremen
• Maintain accurate time keeping, project logs, and cost records
• Ensure material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and given to the jobsite administrator
• Responsible for all quality control on the project, both Company and subcontractors.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Five (5) years’ experience in construction management or a related field required
• Professional accreditations desirable
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to function as part of a high-performance team
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems
• Familiarity with strategic planning
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Five (5) years’ experience in construction management or a related field required
• Professional accreditations desirable
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to function as part of a high-performance team
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems
• Familiarity with strategic planning
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

City*: Columbus

State*: Ohio

Job_Category: Construction

Job Code: Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor: Hensel Phelps