Assistant Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Absher-Construction-Company; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Absher Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for commercial construction in the Tacoma/Greater Seattle area. The role focuses on assisting superiors with planning, coordinating field teams, and controlling costs on active sites.

The candidate will supervise crafts, arrange material orders, track deliveries, and ensure schedules are met while upholding a safe and inclusive work environment. This role requires strong leadership and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Strong technical competency across scopes and methods.
• Ability to manage the job site and coordinate tools/materials.
• Experience supervising contractors and craft labor crews.
• Experience developing site logistics plans and approvals.
• Broad knowledge of construction industry and craft functions.
• Leadership, mentorship, and team development.
• Excellent communication with team, owners, architects and subcontractors.
• Comfortable with technology and systems.
• Commitment to diversity and a safe, injury-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist superiors in planning construction procedures, specifications, work schedules, and material needs.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of field craft workers on job sites.
• Solely responsible for self-performed scopes of work and profitability, including material ordering and scheduling deliveries.
• Monitor costs and maintain scheduled activities.

Skills

Commercial construction

Leadership & communication

Technical competency

Site management

Contractor supervision

Site logistics

Craft knowledge

Leadership & mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Tech proficiency

Diversity & safety

Job description

Assistant Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Tacoma, WA; Western WA (Greater Seattle/Tacoma Area)

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assisting superiors in planning construction procedures, specifications, work schedules, and material needs. The Assistant Superintendent will supervise and coordinate activities of field craft workers on job sites. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent will be solely responsible for self-performed scopes of work and the profitability of. This responsibility includes but is not limited to craft workers, material ordering and scheduling deliveries, monitoring of costs, and maintaining scheduled activities.

Skills to be Successful

• Experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit high level of technical competency across all scopes and thorough understanding of means and methods.
• Ability to manage the job site; coordinate work, obtain tools and materials, oversee project clean up and ensure activities of various workers do not interfere with one another.
• Experienced at the supervision of various contractors and craft labor crews
• Experienced in developing and maintaining site logistics plan, in coordination with the superiors to obtaining Owner/Agency approvals.
• Experienced with and knowledgeable of all craft functions. Have a broad, thorough understanding of the construction industry
• Take initiative and provide leadership and direction. Act as a mentor and teacher to others and display strong leadership qualities.
• Have excellent communication. Foster, promote and ensure good standing relationships with team members, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Be comfortable and proficient with technology
• A demonstrated commitment to and promotion of a diverse and inclusive work environment and have a commitment to a safe and injury free work environment through your own actions and mentoring others.

Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Salary offers are typically made between the entry and midpoint of the range and are based on factors such as experience, education, and internal equity.

Pay Transparency

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and references. For positions with access to company financial accounts or credit card programs, a credit history check may also be conducted.

All screening is conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws. Candidates will be asked to provide written consent prior to any screening. If results include information that may affect a hiring decision, candidates will have the opportunity to review and respond to the findings before a final decision is made.

Absher Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Background check results are evaluated in context and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

Absher’s Commitment: Our Pledge to EEOC

At Absher, we are committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences and we believe our work is stronger because of them. No employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from staffing agencies at this time. Absher employees are not authorized to bind the company to any third-party recruitment agreements.