Assistant Superintendent

CBG Building Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Arlington, Virginia is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to manage the day-to-day operations of multifamily construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of construction management experience and knowledge of scheduling and safety regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing subcontractors, maintaining site safety, and assisting in job schedule creation. This role requires effective communication and the ability to work weekends and travel locally as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of construction management experience in a field role.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and contract administration.
• Ability to work weekends and travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Manage activities of multiple project subcontractors.
• Maintain safety standards in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Construction management

Communication with tradespeople

ProCore and BlueBeam software

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

An Assistant Superintendent has the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to manage the day‑to‑day field operations of multifamily construction projects. As Assistant Superintendent, you will oversee the subcontractors’ work to ensure a complete project in a timely and cost‑effective manner. You will work to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Two (2) to three (3) years of construction management experience in a field role.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc. as well as safety and government regulations.
• Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively with a team including tradespeople, inspectors, clients, etc.
• Ability to effectively work in sector‑specific software such as ProCore or BlueBeam, as well as some experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• OSHA 30 is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work weekends as needed.
• Must be able to travel locally to project sites as needed.
• In coordination with the Project Superintendent, become proficient with the creation and maintenance of a job schedule that defines the critical path and shows completion of the project according to contract completion dates and building turnover sequence.
• Management of the activities of multiple project subcontractors including coordination of weekly meetings, supervision of work put in place and corrections as needed, and punch list management.
• Assist with the preparation of the jobsite utilization plan for temporary facilities, material, and equipment movement, staging, and site access.
• Assist with the preconstruction surveys by documenting existing conditions prior to the start of any work at the site.
• Ensure that all CBG safety standards are observed at all times, including OSHA, HAZCOM, and other applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to safely navigate a construction project site including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heights.
• This position regularly works on‑site at a construction job site where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CBG Building Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.