Assistant Superintendent

Fortune-Johnson LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune-Johnson LLC is looking for an Assistant Superintendent to join their Charlotte, NC team. This role involves leading field operations for multifamily construction projects over $40M, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of construction experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and Procore software. Fortune-Johnson promotes a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations and manage site activities.
• Partner with Project Superintendent for project success.
• Complete daily reports, punch lists, and safety audits.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Project management software knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore project management software

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

With over 40,000 units completed, Fortune-Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic. Our construction projects showcase a wide range of product types, including garden‑style apartments, retirement communities, student housing, high‑density, and mixed‑use developments. Fortune-Johnson takes pride in our industry‑leading record of completing assignments on time and within budget.

POSITION SUMMARY

Fortune-Johnson General Contractors is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team. The ideal candidate is a construction professional who has experience building projects in excess of $40M (experience in multifamily preferred). The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for leading field operations at the jobsite, specific to their assigned trades; including adherence to the schedule, quality, cost and safety.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Superintendent to ensure project success.
• Review project plans, requirements, submittals and specifications.
• Understand flow of work & scheduling, assist in schedule, sequencing, logistics and safety plan.
• Long‑Term Planning/Preparation/Logistics: identify long‑lead time production items, communicate with team members, consider production/delivery time.
• Understand and Manage Inspection process.
• Subcontractor and Labor Management: communicate with subcontractors, manage expectations, monitor progress and quality.
• Complete daily reports, punch lists, QA sheets, safety audits and observations.
• Ensure material and equipment are delivered to the jobsite in a timely manner.
• Manage project budget by holding subcontractors accountable for work performed.
• Ensure that work progresses according to schedule.
• Enforce and maintain a safe and clean jobsite.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2–5 years of construction experience.
• Must be proactive and work with a sense of urgency.
• Establish a spirit of partnering with subcontractors but demand that they perform in a manner that will contribute to the success of the project.
• Demonstrates solid communication skills.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as email, internet, Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office) and Procore project management software.
• Ability to build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and municipalities that lead to positive outcomes.
• Excellent leader and company team player.
• Ability to effectively coordinate, organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Ability to maintain focus while working in a high‑level, fast‑paced environment.

Fortune-Johnson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage a diverse workforce. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Fortune-Johnson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Fortune-Johnson.