Assistant Superintendent

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support day-to-day field execution under the Superintendent. You will coordinate trade partners, help maintain schedule, logistics, and jobsite cleanliness while learning how to manage larger scopes of work.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and real-time issue resolution. You will track progress, reinforce standards, and assist with submittals, reports, and site meetings as you develop leadership in

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Three+ years of construction experience.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Orient new site personnel to the company and project.
• Help the Superintendent manage project equipment, coordinate, schedule and manage all subcontractors and vendors, expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Help maintain accurate timekeeping and cost records.
• Supervise self-perform work and develop special construction methods for job efficiency.
• Help the Superintendent comply with all jobsite reporting requirements, including daily reports, field purchase orders, weekly unit reports, weekly updates to the two-week look-ahead and monthly updates to the construction schedule.
• Familiarize yourself with shop drawing and submittals and help project managers comply with the submittal schedule, contract documents and company reporting requirements.
• Attend required job site meetings.
• Maintain safety standards - safety planning is to be included in all pre-job planning and considered foremost in the daily operations.
• Participate in close out the project in compliance with the contract documents.
• Maintain quality consistent with the company standards by following proven processes, encouraging continuous improvement, and empowering the team through accountability.
• Constructability knowledge - Structural & Building Envelope
• P6 - Update hard copy of schedule and drive weekly updates with the team.
• Assist with updating site logistics plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction experience

Bilingual

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Assistant Superintendent supports day-to-day field execution under the direction of the Superintendent. This role coordinates trade partners, supports quality and safety efforts, and helps maintain the schedule, logistics, and cleanliness of the jobsite. They are expected to track progress, reinforce standards, and resolve minor issues in real time - all while learning how to manage larger scopes of work. This is a developmental role for field leaders ready to take their next step in oversight, coordination, and field communication.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Orient new site personnel to the company and project.
• Help the Superintendent manage project equipment, coordinate, schedule and manage all subcontractors and vendors, expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Help maintain accurate timekeeping and cost records.
• Supervise self-perform work and develop special construction methods for job efficiency.
• Help the Superintendent comply with all jobsite reporting requirements, including daily reports, field purchase orders, weekly unit reports, weekly updates to the "two-week look-ahead" and monthly updates to the construction schedule.
• Familiarize yourself with shop drawing and submittals and help project managers comply with the submittal schedule, contract documents and company reporting requirements.
• Attend required job
  site meetings.
• Maintain safety standards - safety planning is to be included in all pre-job planning and considered foremost in the daily operations.
• Participate in close out the project in compliance with the contract documents.
• Maintain quality consistent with the company standards by following proven processes, encouraging continuous improvement, and empowering the team through accountability.
• Constructability knowledge - Structural & Building Envelope
  
• P6 - Update hard copy of schedule and drive weekly updates with the team.
• Assist with updating site logistics plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
• Three + years of construction experience
• Bilingual
  preferred but not required

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.