Assistant Superintendent | Ground-Up Multifamily Developer

Michael Page; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking an Assistant Superintendent on behalf of a growing construction and development organization in Maryland. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle on large-scale ground-up multifamily and commercial projects across the Maryland market.

You will support daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety and quality, and participate in project meetings and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Foreman, or similar construction professional.
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Multifamily project experience is ideal; though commercial experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of field operations, construction sequencing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow into a field management position.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Open to candidates transitioning from subcontractor backgrounds into general contracting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in managing daily site operations on active projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and field activities to maintain momentum.
• Monitor quality control, site safety, and adherence to schedules.
• Support site logistics planning across all construction phases.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate field updates.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams for delivery.
• Gain exposure to preconstruction, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Contribute to ground-up multifamily and commercial developments.
• Build experience and leadership to advance to Superintendent.

Skills

Field engineer experience

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Engineer or aspiring field leader to step into an Assistant Superintendent role with a growing construction and development organization. You'll gain hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle while working on large-scale ground-up multifamily and commercial projects throughout the Maryland market.

Our client is a well-established, fully integrated real estate and construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality developments across multiple high-growth markets. Backed by a substantial project pipeline and long-term growth strategy, they offer employees exceptional career progression and exposure to complex, large-scale projects.

Description

The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Superintendent in managing daily site operations on active construction projects
• Coordinating subcontractors, trade partners, and field activities to maintain project momentum
• Monitoring quality control, site safety, and adherence to project schedules
• Supporting site logistics planning and execution throughout all construction phases
• Participating in project meetings and communicating field updates to the project team
• Assisting with project documentation, reporting, and progress tracking
• Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Gaining exposure to preconstruction, construction, turnover, and project closeout activities
• Contributing to the successful execution of ground-up multifamily and commercial developments
• Building the experience and leadership skills necessary to advance into a Superintendent role

Profile

A Successful Assistant Superintendent should have:

• Experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Foreman, or similar construction professional
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred
• Multifamily project experience is ideal, though commercial experience will also be considered
• Strong understanding of field operations, construction sequencing, and subcontractor coordination
• Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow into a field management position
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Open to candidates transitioning from subcontractor backgrounds into general contracting

Job Offer

Reasons to apply for this Assistant Superintendent position:

• Clear pathway for advancement into a Superintendent position
• Exposure to the entire construction and development lifecycle
• Join a company with a significant backlog and long-term project pipeline
• Work on large-scale, high-profile multifamily and mixed-use developments
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and fit

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.