Assistant Superintendent - Construction (Nationwide Travel)

STO Building Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Family Support

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a qualified professional to develop and manage a comprehensive job plan for assigned projects. You will work under the Site Superintendent and with the Project Manager to ensure timely, safe, and on‑budget completion.

This national role requires relocation and close collaboration with architects, owners, and field teams. You will review plans, craft schedules, procure resources, and track progress while maintaining safety and quality standards across phases of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using BIM360 or similar and ability to learn new software.
• Craft skills in concrete or building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand job requirements.
• Develop job plans including schedule, access, and manpower.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve issues.
• Communicate progress to supervisors, clients, and coordinate phases.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance with specs and schedules.
• Manage project progress using reports and cost data.
• Track and price extra work tickets and change orders.
• Adhere to safety policies and company ethics.
• Support Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.

Skills

Ground-up construction

BIM360

Blueprints

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability to technology

Concrete/craft experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

BIM360

Job description

Job Description

This position operates nationally and requires relocation. Please note that the posted location may not reflect the assigned project site. If nationwide relocation isn't the right fit, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that better match your preferences.

Summary

Under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, develops, manages, and completes a job plan for an assigned job.

Duties

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Review plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
• Develop job plan, including schedule, access, manpower, building requirements, etc.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve job issues.
• Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaged in coordinating various phases of construction; craft personnel to update and gather input; subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule and prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; clients to update them on project’s progress; and the Superintendent for input and guidance.
• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
• Work with Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.
• Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in ground-up commercial construction projects.
• A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong problem-solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction, moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
• Has experience using programs such as BIM360 or similar and ability to learn new technological programs.
• Craft skills in concrete, or other building trades or equipment operation preferred.

Benefits

Layton offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.

Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.