Assistant Superintendent

James J. Welch & Co., Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Annual Bonus

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

James J. Welch & Co., Inc. is seeking a motivated Assistant Superintendent to join our team in Salem, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in the construction industry, demonstrating the ability to manage job site safety and logistics while coordinating subcontractors.

We offer excellent benefits, including 401(k) matching, health and dental insurance, and paid time off. Join us to build your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working for a general contractor.
• Excellent understanding of jobsite protocols.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job site logistics and field coordination.
• Help manage job site safety alongside the project superintendent.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
• Provide two-week look aheads and submit daily reports.

Skills

Construction processes understanding

Blueprint proficiency

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Procore

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Looking for a new challenge?

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Superintendent to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate 1-3 years of experience working for a general contractor. Must have an excellent understanding of the construction industry, jobsite protocols, good communication skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to read plans and specifications. Must be proficient in Procore.

In this role, you’ll:

• Assist with setting up job site logistics and field coordination
• Assist project superintendent with managing job site safety
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors
• Provide two-week look aheads
• Submit daily reports

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong understanding of construction processes and blueprints.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and construction management software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, hands‑on environment, sometimes requiring overtime.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply today!

We offer excellent, competitive benefits that include:

• 401(k) matching
• Annual Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Company Description

JJ Welch is a seventh‑generation builder and construction manager rooted in New England since 1852. We listen closely, learn your goals, and solve problems quickly so construction becomes the easy part of your next business venture. By communicating clearly and building with purpose, we deliver spaces that reflect what matters most to your business. Straightforward, collaborative, and dependable, we focus on solutions that move your vision forward and deliver consistent results.

JJ Welch is s an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.