Assistant Project Superintendent — On-Site Safety & Schedule Lead

Jackson Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Superintendent to support daily field operations and help ensure safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality results on K-12 and commercial construction projects in Texas. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor schedules, and maintain safety and quality standards across all project phases.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction with exposure to field supervision is highly desirable.
• K-12 construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, quality control, and safety standards.
• Procore, scheduling tools (MS Project or Phoenix), and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and enforcing the company’s Safety & Health program.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations.
• Proactively identify and address jobsite hazards to support a zero-incident environment.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop and update project schedules.
• Mobilize subcontractors, monitor material procurement, and ensure equipment and resources are available to meet project milestones.
• Support quality control measures by verifying materials, overseeing inspections, and resolving non-compliant work.
• Document progress and quality issues in Procore to ensure accountability.
• Build relationships with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors.
• Participate in subcontractor and preconstruction meetings, documenting key outcomes and action items.
• Maintain accurate project records in Procore, including daily reports, photos, and meeting minutes.
• Assist in tracking non-compliant work directives and follow-up resolutions.
• Help maintain a clean, organized jobsite and enforce cleanliness standards with subcontractors.
• Manage hourly employees and temporary laborers, including task allocation and timekeeping.
• Oversee site equipment inventory and maintenance, ensuring tools are in safe working condition.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Assist with punch list completion and closeout activities in coordination with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and other team members.
• Ensure client expectations and company standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Phoenix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jackson Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Superintendent to support daily field operations and help ensure safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality results on K-12 and commercial construction projects in Texas. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor schedules, and maintain safety and quality standards across all project phases.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors.