Assistant Superintendent

Balfour Beatty, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US seeks an Assistant Superintendent for the National Special Projects Group, based in the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C.). The role supports daily site operations, safety oversight, and quality control under the Superintendent, with some travel beyond project closeout.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while contributing to teamwork and operational excellence

Qualifications

• : Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent.
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• Minimum 10+ years of field construction experience, interior upfits and renovations.
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• OSHA 10 certification required.
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• Strong scheduling, quality control and communication skills.
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• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
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• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
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• Experience managing subcontractors or small project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Field Coordination: supervise and coordinate subcontractor work to maintain schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Safety Management: lead weekly safety meetings, inspections, and ensure OSHA 10/30 compliance.
• Planning & Scheduling: participate in pull planning and CPM meetings, track progress and look-ahead schedules.
• Project Start-up: support site mobilization, fencing, signage, utilities, and staging.
• Quality Assurance: verify work meets contract specs, document inspections, coordinate testing and corrective actions.
• Subcontractor Management: conduct orientations, review daily reports, ensure site logistics support.
• Closeout & Turnover: assist in testing life safety systems, MEP commissioning, and owner move-in coordination.
• Team Collaboration: work with Superintendent to maintain momentum and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Field coordination

Safety management

Planning & scheduling

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BIM 360

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Superintendent join our National Special Projects Group (SPG) . This position will report to the Carolinas division but will be located in the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.). The ideal candidate will be a motivated, organized professional eager to grow their career in field leadership. This entry-level management role supports daily site operations, safety oversight, and quality control activities under the supervision of the Superintendent. Some travel may be expected beyond initial project closeout .

As an Assistant Superintendent, you’ll help coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of construction site management while contributing to Balfour Beatty’s commitment to teamwork, operational excellence, and our Zero Harm® safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Field Coordination: Assist in supervising and coordinating subcontractor work to maintain schedule, quality, and safety standards; manage designated work areas or tasks assigned by the Superintendent.

Safety Management: Lead weekly safety meetings, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA 10/30 compliance across the jobsite; support development of project-specific safety and disaster response plans.

Planning & Scheduling: Participate in pull planning and CPM meetings; help track progress, sequence activities, and maintain look-ahead schedules for assigned areas.

Project Start-up: Support site mobilization efforts including fencing, signage, utilities, and staging; assist in developing traffic control and temporary utility plans.

Quality Assurance: Verify that work meets contract specifications; document inspections in BIM 360; coordinate testing, ensure correction of deficiencies, and oversee implementation of the project Quality Control plan.

Subcontractor Management: Conduct subcontractor orientations, review daily reports, and ensure site logistics and coordination support continuous work progress.

Closeout & Turnover: Assist in testing and acceptance of life safety systems, MEP commissioning, and owner move-in coordination; help manage project demobilization and documentation of as-builts and owner training.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Superintendent to maintain project momentum; provide field support and guidance to Project Engineers and assist in mentoring junior team members.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of field construction experience, preferably in interior upfits and renovations .
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management , Engineering, or related field.

OSHA 30 certification.

Experience managing subcontractors or small project scopes independently.

Familiarity with BIM 360 and other construction management software.

Proven ability to promote safety and foster teamwork on the jobsite.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.