Assistant Superintendent

JL Terrell Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement and training

Job summary

JL Terrell Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the Superintendent in managing day-to-day field operations on commercial and institutional construction projects in the Washington, DC area.

The role emphasizes coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and logistics, while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Strong communication, organization, and reading drawings are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in commercial or institutional construction, preferably in a field-based role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, trades, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Basic proficiency with construction technology (Procore, Bluebeam, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office).
• Reliable transportation and ability to work on active construction sites daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in daily oversight of jobsite activities to ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics.
• Monitor work for quality, adherence to plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Support the development and execution of the daily and weekly jobsite schedules.
• Participate in morning huddles and subcontractor coordination meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading drawings

Construction knowledge

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview: The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in managing day-to-day field operations, jobsite coordination, quality control, and safety on assigned construction projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the work is executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with the project schedule, drawings, and specifications. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to grow into a leadership role within field operations.

Responsibilities:

Field Operations

• Assist the Superintendent in daily oversight of jobsite activities to ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics.
• Monitor work for quality, adherence to plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Support the development and execution of the daily and weekly jobsite schedules.
• Participate in morning huddles and subcontractor coordination meetings.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and clean jobsite in alignment with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Assist with daily safety inspections and documentation.
• Ensure subcontractors follow all project safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily field reports, manpower logs, and photo documentation.
• Assist with tracking and verifying field quantities, deliveries, and installation progress.
• Support the Superintendent and Project Manager with RFIs, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Help prepare for inspections and ensure required documentation is ready.

Quality Control

• Review work in progress for compliance with approved submittals and project drawings.
• Assist in identifying and resolving field issues promptly.
• Help maintain project QC logs and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Site Coordination

• Oversee site access, security, fencing, signage, and general site organization.
• Ensure subcontractors have the information and support needed to perform their work efficiently.
• Assist with coordination of trade sequencing and logistics to minimize conflicts.
  

Qualifications:

Required

• 2–4 years of experience in commercial or institutional construction, preferably in a field-based role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, trades, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Basic proficiency with construction technology (Procore, Bluebeam, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office).
• Reliable transportation and ability to work on active construction sites daily.

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience working in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Experience with government, public school, or institutional projects.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and teamwork
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management and prioritization
• Professional communication
• Safety-focused mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement and training
• Support for professional certifications and continuing education
  

J L Terrell Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. J L Terrell encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.