Assistant Superintendent

The Axel Group, LLC; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of大型项目

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support daily field operations on large construction projects in New Jersey. You will work closely with the Project Superintendent and project team to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution in line with drawings, specifications, and company standards.

The role emphasizes field presence, proactive issue identification, and coordination of subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain project schedules and turnover readiness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience as an Assistant Superintendent or similar role.
• Experience supporting ground-up commercial, multifamily, or large-scale projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Superintendent with daily field operations and overall jobsite management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.
• Maintain short-term schedules and proper sequencing of construction activities.
• Track project progress and identify potential delays or field obstacles.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor safety, quality, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and approved submittals.
• Support punch list development, inspections, and turnover.
• Enforce OSHA requirements and safety policies.

Skills

Field experience

Read drawings

OSHA regulations

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Leadership

MS Office

Procore

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Project Superintendent, project management team, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and ownership representatives to support the safe and successful execution of construction projects.

This individual will assist with daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, scheduling, quality control, safety, inspections, documentation, and overall jobsite organization.

The Assistant Superintendent will be expected to maintain a strong field presence, communicate effectively with project stakeholders, proactively identify potential issues, and help ensure that construction activities remain properly sequenced and aligned with project schedules, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Superintendent with daily field operations and overall jobsite management
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, equipment, materials, and site logistics
• Help maintain short-term schedules, daily work plans, and proper sequencing of construction activities
• Track project progress and identify potential delays, manpower concerns, scheduling conflicts, or field obstacles
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor safety, quality, workmanship, housekeeping, and subcontractor performance
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and company standards
• Support construction activities from sitework and foundations through structural work, interiors, finishes, punch list, and turnover
• Assist with subcontractor, foreman, safety, and project coordination meetings
• Enforce OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and jobsite best practices
• Coordinate inspections with municipalities, consultants, testing agencies, and third-party inspectors
• Work with the project management team to resolve RFIs, submittals, design questions, and field-related issues
• Maintain accurate daily reports, photographs, field documentation, and project records
• Assist with quality-control inspections and ensure deficiencies are corrected and properly closed out
• Communicate regularly with subcontractors regarding manpower, materials, schedule expectations, and upcoming work
• Support punch list development, inspections, closeout documentation, and final project turnover
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional jobsite
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and internal project teams
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the project and company operations

Required Skills and Abilities

• Approximately 2+ years of construction field experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, General Foreman, Trade Foreman, or similar field-based construction professional
• Experience supporting ground-up commercial, multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, healthcare, hospitality, education, institutional, residential, or other large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, site logistics, safety, and quality control
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, scopes of work, and approved submittals
• Understanding of the construction process from site preparation and foundations through building enclosure, interiors, finishes, punch list, and closeout
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, trades, deliveries, inspections, and field activities at the same time
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and jobsite best practices
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify potential field issues early and work collaboratively with the project team to resolve them
• Ability to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining professional working relationships
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where safety, schedule, quality, communication, and accountability are critical
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction reporting tools
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, or similar construction technology is preferred
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to field operations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a larger project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Assistant Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor or construction management firm
• Experience supporting projects valued at $15 million or greater
• Experience with ground-up senior living, multifamily, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, or institutional construction
• Experience working on wood-frame, podium, structural steel, concrete, load-bearing metal stud, or other building systems
• Experience coordinating building envelope, MEP, interior finish, and sitework activities
• OSHA 30 certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable construction software
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is a plus but not required
• Demonstrated interest in continuing to develop into a lead Superintendent role

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work regularly from an active construction site
• Must be able to walk and inspect construction areas throughout the workday
• Physical activities may include climbing stairs or ladders, standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, and navigating uneven terrain
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
• Must be comfortable working in varying weather, noise, dust, and active construction conditions
• Must be available to respond to project issues, inspections, deliveries, schedule changes, and urgent field matters as they arise
• Reliable transportation to the project site is required
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of large-scale construction projects