Assistant Superintendent

Spruce Builders, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce Builders LLC in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Construction Superintendent to support the Site Superintendent on 25+ single-family homes. You will help coordinate, oversee site activities, ensure safety and quality, and handle administrative tasks to keep projects moving.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in field construction, experience with BuilderTrend or similar software, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience or related educational background.
• BuilderTrend experience or similar project management software preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of residential construction practices and safety standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing on-site activities from groundbreaking through close-out for residential construction projects.
• Monitor daily work progress and ensure subcontractor crews follow project plans and specifications.
• Conduct field checks and flag quality or compliance issues to the Superintendent.
• Help maintain jobsite cleanliness and order; coordinate with trades and vendors as needed.
• Support the Site Superintendent in maintaining project schedules in BuilderTrend.
• Forecast upcoming tasks and notify relevant subcontractors of expected timelines.
• Participate in coordination of material deliveries and verify quantities on site.
• Attend and support inspection readiness for L&I and special inspections.
• Provide timely updates on field activity through daily BuilderTrend reports, including photos and notes.
• Assist with tracking change orders and missing scope coordination with trade partners.
• Maintain clear communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Help enforce site-specific safety protocols and conduct weekly safety audits.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the Superintendent immediately.
• Conduct preliminary inspections using internal trade checklists.
• Assist in generating and tracking punch list items through to completion.
• Verify material layout and survey markings with the Superintendent.
• Help prepare material quantity takeoffs for pricing and purchasing.
• Assist in coordinating utility installations with subcontractors and utility providers.

Skills

Construction field experience

Strong organizational and communicatio

Read construction drawings

Residential construction practices

Safety standards

Tools

BuilderTrend

Job description

Spruce Builders LLC was formed in 2020 to manage single family ground up construction and historical renovations for a select group of Real Estate investors. Our projects are entirely in the Philadelphia area to serve the local community. We have a small team of powerful leaders organizing all facets of operations to make our projects come to life. We are extremely selective in our hiring process- knowing the impact on the group experience (if you make the wrong choice!). We operate by discovering each other's unique abilities and applying them whenever possible. We embrace a \"Great Game of Business\" philosophy using 70% of our team's existing skills and fostering the remaining 30% in an educational, entrepreneurial fashion. Spruce Builders is committed to doing work on time, on budget and paying our partners! We are each accountable to support each other and are tirelessly committed to developing ourselves and a clear vision for the future.

Our Core Values:

• Handle Your Sh*t
• Direct, Respectful, and Honest
• Act Quick, Improve Faster
• Be Relentless When It Matters
• Value People and Relationships

Role Objective:

The Assistant Construction Superintendent supports the Site Superintendent in managing the daily operations of single-family home construction projects. This role is responsible for assisting with coordination, site oversight, quality assurance, and administrative tasks for 25+ homes under construction at any given time. The Assistant Construction Superintendent ensures site efficiency, safety, and compliance while gaining experience to grow into a lead superintendent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Oversight & Support

• Assist in managing on-site activities from groundbreaking through close-out for residential construction projects.
• Monitor daily work progress and ensure subcontractor crews follow project plans and specifications.
• Conduct field checks and flag quality or compliance issues to the Superintendent.
• Help maintain jobsite cleanliness and order; coordinate with trades and vendors as needed.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Support the Site Superintendent in maintaining project schedules in BuilderTrend.
• Forecast upcoming tasks and notify relevant subcontractors of expected timelines.
• Participate in coordination of material deliveries and verify quantities on site.
• Attend and support inspection readiness for L&I and special inspections.

Communication & Documentation

• Provide timely updates on field activity through daily BuilderTrend reports, including photos and notes.
• Assist with tracking change orders and missing scope coordination with trade partners.
• Maintain clear communication with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Help enforce site-specific safety protocols and conduct weekly safety audits.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the Superintendent immediately.

Quality Control

• Conduct preliminary inspections using internal trade checklists.
• Assist in generating and tracking punch list items through to completion.
• Verify material layout and survey markings with the Superintendent.

Material & Utility Coordination

• Help prepare material quantity takeoffs for pricing and purchasing.
• Assist in coordinating utility installations with subcontractors and utility providers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience or related educational background.
• BuilderTrend experience or similar project management software preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of residential construction practices and safety standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.