Assistant Superintendent (DC)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Jury duty

Vacation

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support the Superintendent, supervise specific parts of the project, and oversee safety and coordination on site. The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read and interpret construction drawings, and strong communication with field staff.

A focus on safety and efficiency drives daily activities. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and at least three years of experience as a Foreman or Field Engineer (or

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn new technical and non-technical information and apply it in the field.
• Must be able to take and give direction and communicate clearly with staff at all levels.
• Must be a self-starter who can execute and complete assigned activities.

Responsibilities

• Support of Superintendent: collect subcontractor manpower reports, fill out daily reports, handle deliveries, solve problems.
• Supervise a specific part of the project: coordinate subcontractors and Grunley manpower, read drawings and specs.
• Safety: perform safety meetings, monitor and correct unsafe conditions.
• Coordination: coordinate work with subcontractors and align with project schedule.
• Tools: maintain and inventory tools.

Skills

Communication

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration, sustainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Assistant Superintendent

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for general support of the Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent supervises a specific part of the project and is responsible for safety, overall coordination, and the use and care of tools within that area of responsibility. The Assistant Superintendent may also be assigned as the site safety officer, environmental control officer, or other specialty responsibility, if duly qualified.

Reports to: Superintendent and administratively to the Director of Field Operations

Requirements

• Required Education
  • High School Diploma
• Required Experience
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Foreman or Field Engineer and knowledge of multiple construction trades. In lieu of degree, must have eight (8) years of construction experience and knowledge of multiple construction trades.
• Required Certifications
  • 10 hour OSHA
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified (current or be able to obtain before project start date)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must be capable of learning new technical and non-technical information and applying it in the field in relatively short time periods.
  • Must be able to take and give direction and be able to communicate clearly with staff at all levels of field operations.
  • Must be a self-starter who can execute and complete assigned activities.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Support of Superintendent
  • Collect subcontractor manpower reports
  • Fill out daily reports
  • Handle deliveries
  • Solve problems - if assistant cannot solve, then present to Superintendent
• Supervise Specific Part of Project
  • Must be able to coordinate subcontractor with help from Superintendent
  • Must be able to direct Grunley manpower
  • Must be able to read, understand and communicate information from construction drawings and specifications
• Safety
  • Perform safety meetings
  • Monitor project for unsafe conditions
  • Give direction to correct unsafe condition
• Coordination
  • Coordinate work with subcontractors
  • Coordinate Grunley work with schedule
• Tools
  • Maintain tools
  • Inventory tools

Benefits & Compensation

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance.

Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education. experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $90,000.00-$115,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.