Assistant Superintendent

ACTalent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Gas card

Truck

Profit sharing

Project-based bonuses

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for Denver metro area townhome and small multi-family projects, including an $8M ground-up residential build. You will coordinate field activities, manage schedules, supervise subcontractors, enforce safety, and strive for high quality and efficiency.

The role offers growth into a General Superintendent as the organization expands, with a focus on work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-family or large-scale residential projects is essential.
• Experience as an Assistant Superintendent or similar supervisory role is required.
• Ground-up construction experience on townhomes/duplexes is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Review project budgets and communicate scope, schedules, and expectations with field crews.
• Assist in administering and tracking project schedules.
• Monitor daily progress to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate material delivery, staging, and usage on site.
• Schedule and attend inspections to stay on schedule and in compliance.
• Supervise subcontracted work and coordinate trades for smooth operations.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure plans and specs are met.
• Maintain punch lists and ensure timely completion of items.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Communicate changes or delays to project management promptly.
• Attend jobsite meetings and maintain good relationships with owners, inspectors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and safety procedures.
• Keep a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Utilize basic construction tech tools for documentation and reporting.
• Manage assigned scope under the Superintendent's direction.
• Demonstrate proactive ownership and initiative on tasks.

Skills

Construction field experience

Assistant Superintendent experience

Ground-up residential experience

Scheduling proficiency

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Communication with field crews

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent will support on-site construction operations for townhome and small multi-family projects in the Denver metro area, including an approximately $8M ground-up residential project. This role focuses on coordinating field activities, maintaining schedules, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient construction. The position offers a clear path to grow into a General Superintendent role within a growing organization that values work-life balance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Review initial project budgets and clearly communicate project scope, schedules, and expectations with field crews.

• Assist in administering and tracking project schedules prepared by the Project Superintendent.

• Monitor daily progress in the field to ensure construction milestones and deadlines are consistently met.

• Coordinate the on-time delivery, proper staging, and efficient use of all materials on site.

• Schedule, track, and attend all required inspections to keep the project on schedule and in compliance.

• Supervise subcontracted work and coordinate trade activities to maintain smooth and efficient field operations.

• Perform continuous quality control inspections to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and contractual requirements.

• Maintain and continuously update project punch lists, ensuring timely completion of outstanding items.

• Review construction operations to identify opportunities to reduce material waste and improve productivity.

• Communicate changes, delays, or field conditions to project management in a timely and accurate manner.

• Attend all jobsite meetings and maintain positive working relationships with owners, inspectors, trades, and suppliers.

• Understand and comply with contract requirements related to the General Contractor and project obligations.

• Enforce jobsite safety standards and ensure all workers comply with applicable safety requirements and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times.

• Utilize basic construction technology tools for documentation, reporting, and communication.

• Effectively manage an assigned building or defined scope of work under the direction of a Superintendent.

• Demonstrate a proactive, go-getter approach by taking ownership of tasks and doing what it takes to get the job done rather than delegating unnecessarily.

Essential Skills

• 310 years of construction field experience, preferably in multi-family or large-scale residential projects.

• 310 years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent or in a closely related field supervision role.

• Experience with townhome, duplex, and/or multifamily projects, including 1020+ unit developments.

• Experience on ground-up construction projects.

• Ability to manage an individual building or defined scope of work under the direction of a Superintendent.

• Strong scheduling skills, including assisting with and tracking project schedules.

• Experience with construction management activities such as site construction coordination, budgeting support, and document management.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.

• Knowledge of multi-family construction processes, quality control practices, and field supervision.

• Understanding of safety practices and OSHA-related safety principles in a construction environment.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities on an active jobsite.

• Effective communication skills for interacting with field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and project management.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to field issues and changing conditions.

• High energy, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and be coached.

• Demonstrated ability to use basic construction technology tools for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working for a larger construction company in a management or supervisory capacity is a plus.

• Prior experience on projects involving 1020+ units is highly beneficial.

• Ground-up project experience beyond townhomes and duplexes is considered a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a Project Superintendent.

• Desire to grow into a General Superintendent role with increasing responsibility.

• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to take initiative on the jobsite.

• Interest in working on multi-building project sites and effectively managing an assigned building.

Work Environment

The Assistant Superintendent will work primarily in a residential construction atmosphere in the Denver metro area, with an initial focus on an approximately $8M ground-up townhome and duplex project. Most projects involve ground-up construction of townhomes, duplexes, and similar multi-family residential buildings. The role is field-based and centered on active jobsites, requiring regular coordination with trades, inspectors, and project management. The organization is growing and increasing both contract volume and project size, creating strong opportunities for career advancement into roles such as General Superintendent. The work environment emphasizes quality of life, hard work, integrity, and a culture where team members feel appreciated. Individuals who are eager to learn, grow in their careers, and eventually manage their own building or scope on multi-building project sites will thrive. The company offers competitive benefits, profit sharing, project-based bonuses for superintendents, and, upon promotion to Superintendent, a car allowance, gas card, or truck. The culture supports work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $49.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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