Assistant Superintendent — Field Operations & Coordination

Speedwell Construction, Inc.; Sunset Beach (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support day-to-day field operations on commercial projects. The role emphasizes cost control, schedule adherence, and leadership development while performing administrative tasks with minimal supervision.

The position is field-based and full-time, typically Monday through Friday with 40–45 hours per week, and travel to assigned jobsites as needed. OSHA-10, CPR/First Aid, and a valid license are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 Construction certification.
• Basic ability to read construction drawings.
• Entry-level commercial or residential construction experience.
• Basic working knowledge of IT systems.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Multi-story construction experience, including post-tension concrete.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working across multiple construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled construction work across multiple trades to support daily field operations and project progress.
• Assist with daily planning and coordination of subcontractor activities for workflow, site logistics, and schedule milestones.
• Support the Superintendent with short-interval planning (look-ahead planning, task sequencing, crew coordination).
• Assist with the coordination of material deliveries and staging to prevent delays or congestion.
• Support jobsite safety compliance by monitoring OSHA requirements and Speedwell Safety Standards, correcting hazards, and reporting concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite, including the construction office, storage areas, and work zones.
• Assist in maintaining quality standards by monitoring workmanship across all phases of construction.
• Participate in plan and specification reviews to identify scope requirements, coordination needs, and information for on-time project completion.
• Help verify that required permits, inspections, and approvals are in place before work begins.
• Assist the Superintendent with owner, architect, and inspector interactions during site visits and meetings.
• Support punch list creation, tracking, and closeout activities.
• Represent Speedwell Construction professionally in all relationships with subcontractors, clients, and coworkers.
• Participate in ongoing training related to safety, quality, and construction best practices.
• Demonstrate continuous development of leadership, communication, and technical skills.

Skills

Reading drawings

IT systems literacy

Multi-trade construction experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 Construction certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support day-to-day field operations on commercial projects. The role emphasizes cost control, schedule adherence, and leadership development while performing administrative tasks with minimal supervision.

The position is field-based and full-time, typically Monday through Friday with 40–45 hours per week, and travel to assigned jobsites as needed. OSHA-10, CPR/First Aid, and a valid license are preferred qualifications.