Assistant Superintendent

Balfour Beatty plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, organized professional eager to grow their career in field leadership.

This entry-level management role supports daily site operations, safety oversight, and quality control activities under the supervision of the Superintendent. The position offers hands-on experience in coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety programs, and facilitating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of field construction experience, preferably in commercial projects.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work to maintain schedule, quality, and safety.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and ensure OSHA compliance on site.
• Support pull planning, CPM meetings, and look-ahead scheduling.
• Assist in site startup activities including mobilization and traffic plans.
• Verify work meets specs, document inspections in BIM 360, and manage QC.
• Guide subcontractors, review daily reports, and support logistics.
• Assist in testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Collaborate with Superintendent to sustain project momentum.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

OSHA 10

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

BIM 360

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, organized professional eager to grow their career in field leadership. This entry-level management role supports daily site operations, safety oversight, and quality control activities under the supervision of the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Field Coordination: Assist in supervising and coordinating subcontractor work to maintain schedule, quality, and safety standards; manage designated work areas or tasks assigned by the Superintendent.
• Safety Management: Lead weekly safety meetings, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA 10/30 compliance across the jobsite; support development of project-specific safety and disaster response plans.
• Planning & Scheduling: Participate in pull planning and CPM meetings; help track progress, sequence activities, and maintain look-ahead schedules for assigned areas.
• Project Start-up: Support site mobilization efforts including fencing, signage, utilities, and staging; assist in developing traffic control and temporary utility plans.
• Quality Assurance: Verify that work meets contract specifications; document inspections in BIM 360; coordinate testing, ensure correction of deficiencies, and oversee implementation of the project Quality Control plan.
• Subcontractor Management: Conduct subcontractor orientations, review daily reports, and ensure site logistics and coordination support continuous work progress.
• Closeout & Turnover: Assist in testing and acceptance of life safety systems, MEP commissioning, and owner move-in coordination; help manage project demobilization and documentation of as-builts and owner training.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Superintendent to maintain project momentum; provide field support and guidance to Project Engineers and assist in mentoring junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of field construction experience, preferably in commercial projects.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing subcontractors or small project scopes independently.
• Familiarity with BIM 360 and other construction management software.
• Proven ability to promote safety and foster teamwork on the jobsite.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.