Assistant Superintendent II (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Commercial seeks an Assistant Superintendent II for its Aviation division to support the superintendent, coordinate on-site layouts, scheduling, and safety on complex aviation construction projects in San Francisco. You will manage daily field activities, guide foremen, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a BS in construction management or related field with 2+ years of experience, OSHA 30-Hour training, and legal work authorization in the

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field and 2+ years of commercial construction experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided

Responsibilities

• Assist the superintendent in reviewing documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics
• Plan site layout, startup activities, materials storage, and equipment needs
• Direct field engineers for survey and layout; ensure elevations are verified
• Plan daily/weekly craft activities and provide clear technical instructions
• Ensure safety plans are implemented and maintained on site
• Monitor labor costs and productivity; adjust resources as needed
• Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, and costs

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Cost control

Education

BS in construction management/science, engineering or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training

Job description

Assistant Superintendent II (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Requisition Number: ASSIS033574

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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San Francisco, CA, USA

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career as one of the leading industry's construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills into work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking Assistant Superintendent II for our Aviation division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we're looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vest of interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities:
Assists the superintendent in the following:

• Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
• Along with the superintendent and project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to effectively use all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.; designates where building materials will be stored, parking areas, placement of cranes, hoists, etc.
• Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party site surveyors before foundation work begins
  Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule and provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, the methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins
• In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
• Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
• Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment, pointing out deficiencies promptly to responsible parties and follows up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
• Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems encountered and investigates alternative work methods and materials that will improve efficiency and work quality, working closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms as necessary
• Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, and other factors as necessary
• Throughout the project, monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities
• Manages the scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
• Administers the company Safety & Health Manual; assumes responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including close out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
• Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field and 2+ years of commercial construction experience or, in lieu of college degree, 6+ years of commercial construction trade experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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