Assistant Superintendent

Timberline Construction Corporation; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with retirement plan

Mentorship and professional dev.

Hands-on construction experience

Job summary

Timberline Construction Corp. in Tewksbury, MA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations alongside seasoned superintendents.

You will help translate plans into on-site actions, monitor progress, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety compliance and quality standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, proactive problem solving, and learning from experienced professionals on complex commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of construction experience, including internships, co-ops, or other relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day construction activities on site with the Superintendent.
• Help keep projects moving according to plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, owners, and project team members to maintain clear communication and project progress.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Superintendent

Tewksbury, MA | Timberline Construction Corp.

Ready to take the next step in your construction career?

At Timberline Construction, our Assistant Superintendents are an important part of the team in the field. You'll work alongside experienced Superintendents and project teams to help bring complex commercial construction projects from plans to reality. It's a hands-on opportunity to build your construction knowledge, develop your leadership skills, and learn from people who know the industry.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside the Superintendent to coordinate and oversee day-to-day construction activities on site.

• Help keep projects moving according to plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, owners, and project team members to keep communication clear and projects on track.

• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, bulletins, drawing logs, sketches, and as-built drawings.

• Participate in weekly project coordination meetings.

• Help monitor jobsite safety and ensure work is being performed in accordance with Timberline's safety standards.

• Identify issues, help solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Take on additional responsibilities as you grow in the role.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of construction experience, including internships, co-ops, or other relevant experience.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to read and understand construction plans and project documents.

• Knowledge of construction safety practices.

• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with a team.

Why Timberline?

We believe great careers are built through experience, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges. As an Assistant Superintendent, you'll work alongside experienced construction professionals and have the opportunity to grow your skills and take on more responsibility throughout your career.

What we offer:

• Health benefits

• 401(k) with opportunities to invest in your future

• Mentorship and professional development

• Hands-on experience with complex commercial construction projects

• A team-oriented environment where your ideas and contributions matter

About Timberline Construction

At Timberline, we strive to be best-in-class in everything we do. That starts with our people. We look for smart, motivated individuals who are passionate about construction, take pride in their work, and want to be part of a team that builds something exceptional.

Build Something Exceptional. No Exceptions.

Timberline Construction Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to assure equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.