Assistant Superintendent

RNGD; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the Superintendent in daily construction activities on assigned projects. You will coordinate field operations, supervise labor teams, maintain jobsite safety and quality standards, and ensure work progresses according to project schedules and contract requirements.

Reporting to project leadership, you will work with subcontractors and field staff to drive project performance, safety compliance, and documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Carpentry trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading field teams and coordinating construction activities required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with construction project management software such as Procore or similar required.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar preferred.
• Ability to adopt and implement new technology tools that improve project performance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating field operations, supervising labor teams, and ensuring work progresses according to project schedules and contract requirements.
• Support the Superintendent in managing day-to-day construction activities on the jobsite.
• Coordinate subcontractor work to maintain schedule and project sequencing.
• Monitor jobsite productivity and oversee material deliveries, logistics, and staging activities.
• Promote teamwork and accountability across field personnel.
• Ensure completed work complies with drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist with logging, tracking, and processing project documentation and reporting on progress and metrics.
• Promote and support a strong jobsite safety culture and safety program.

Skills

Leadership / team management

Communication

Tech adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Carpentry trade school certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Superintendent that will support the Superintendent in managing daily construction activities on assigned projects. This role assists in coordinating field operations, supervising labor teams, maintaining jobsite safety and quality standards, and ensuring work progresses according to project schedules and contract requirements. The Assistant Superintendent works closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to support efficient jobsite execution. This role also assumes Superintendent responsibilities as directed and serves as a key contributor to maintaining project performance, safety compliance, and documentation standards.

Core Responsibilities

Field Operations Support

• Support the Superintendent in managing day-to-day construction activities on the jobsite.
• Assist in coordinating subcontractor work to maintain schedule and project sequencing.
• Monitor jobsite productivity and ensure work progresses according to project plans.
• Assist in overseeing material deliveries, logistics coordination, and staging activities.
• Help ensure work is completed in accordance with project schedules and milestones.

Labor Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop labor teams through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Provide regular feedback to team members to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Assist in coordinating workforce staffing levels based on project needs.
• Promote teamwork and accountability across field personnel.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure completed work complies with approved drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Identify and communicate design drawing or field conflicts to the project team through appropriate channels.
• Monitor work quality and assist in resolving installation issues.
• Support implementation of project quality control procedures.

Project Documentation and Reporting

• Assist with logging, tracking, and processing project documentation including daily logs, progress photos, work plans, and safety documentation.
• Support reporting on project progress and operational metrics as assigned.
• Maintain organized documentation records in project management software systems.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and submitted in accordance with project requirements.

Safety Management

• Promote and support a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Assist in managing the project safety program and ensuring compliance with company safety policies.
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and participate in Job Safety Analysis activities.
• Identify and report unsafe behaviors or hazardous conditions on the jobsite.

Project Closeout Support

• Assist in coordinating completion of punch list items and final construction activities.
• Support efficient closeout of jobsite operations and project turnover to the owner.
• Assist in ensuring completion and organization of closeout documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Carpentry trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading field teams and coordinating construction activities required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with construction project management software such as Procore or similar required.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar preferred.
• Ability to adopt and implement new technology tools that improve project performance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites required.

Core Competencies

RNGD Values Alignment

• Renegade Mentality
• Sweep Floors
• Build Together
• Honor Promises

Leadership and Team Development

• Supports the development of field personnel through coaching and mentorship.
• Encourages accountability and teamwork across project teams.

Organization and Planning

• Takes a methodical approach to planning and coordinating daily jobsite activities.
• Maintains organized documentation and project records.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates effectively with project teams, subcontractors, and business partners.
• Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Builds cooperative and collaborative relationships with coworkers and project stakeholders.
• Maintains professionalism in all jobsite interactions.

Technology Adaptability

• Demonstrates proficiency with construction management and scheduling technologies.
• Adapts quickly to evolving technology platforms used in project delivery.

RNGD is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.