Assistant Superintendent

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & development

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision, andRx

Paid leave & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an Assistant Construction Superintendent to manage day-to-day operations at Richmond construction sites, ensuring schedules are met and safety standards upheld. You will supervise trades, read blueprints, and coordinate subcontractors to keep projects on track.

This role requires hands-on leadership, familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and building codes, and the ability to problem-solve on the fly.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HVAC, plumbing, or construction projects.
• Journeyman-level supervisory experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of International Building Codes, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with technology: laptops, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Teams, Procore, BIM.
• Ability to read project documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety rules and policies.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate trade workers and subcontractors.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and job orders.
• Oversee field installation using Shop and Spool Drawings.
• Inspect work for conformance with specifications.
• Enforce predictive reporting, 5X5 audits, and pretask plans.
• Schedule material and equipment deliveries in line with project timelines.
• Attend project meetings and complete daily reports.
• Teach and guide teammates to ensure safety and productivity.
• Provide recommendations on hires, transfers, promotions, and discipline.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

HVAC experience

Plumbing experience

Construction management

Supervisory experience

Building codes knowledge

BIM

Procore

Microsoft Teams

Reading English docs

Problem solving

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Procore

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Position: Assistant Construction Superintendent

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Summary

As an Assistant Construction Superintendent, you will manage day-to-day operations at construction sites and ensure project schedules are maintained. Your leadership skills and experience in construction subcontractor management, cost monitoring, scheduling, and problem-solving will be critical to project success.

Who We Are

Our client has been a leader in the construction, installation, service, and repair of mechanical systems for over 50 years. They work across New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing. Focused on our people, culture, and business, they offer a thriving environment for career growth and development.

Why Join

• Competitive wages based on experience.


• Career growth opportunities with training and development.


• 401(k) plan with company match.


• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.


• Paid personal leave, holidays, bereavement leave.


• Life and disability insurance.


• Employee referral incentives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.


• Supervise, direct, and coordinate trade workers and subcontractors.


• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and job orders.


• Oversee field installation using Shop and Spool Drawings.


• Inspect work for conformance with specifications.


• Enforce predictive reporting, 5X5 audits, and pretask plans.


• Schedule material and equipment deliveries in line with project timelines.


• Attend project meetings and complete daily reports.


• Teach and guide teammates to ensure safety and productivity.


• Provide recommendations on hires, transfers, promotions, and discipline.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, administrative, and analytical skills.


• Journeyman-level experience in HVAC, plumbing, or construction management.


• Supervisory experience required.


• Extensive knowledge of International Building Codes, HVAC, and plumbing systems.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Proficiency with technology: laptops, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Teams, Procore, BIM.


• Ability to read project documents in English.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets