Assistant Superintendent II (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austinindl; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Austin Commercial, based in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent II for a multi-billion dollar project. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in construction management and at least 2 years of commercial construction experience. Responsibilities include overseeing field construction activities, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with project managers. Austin offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a matching 401K plan. Join a 100% employee-owned company where you can make a difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience or 6+ years in commercial trade.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day field construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans and procedures.
• Plan and schedule construction activities.

Skills

Construction management

Project engineering

Safety management

Communication

Education

B.S. in construction management/science or related field

Job description

Assistant Superintendent II (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Requisition Number: ASSIS031065

Posted: May 6, 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

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Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent for a multi-billion dollar project with our Phoenix, AZ 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 vested 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!

The Assistant Superintendent I assists the superintendent in the day‑to‑day field construction activities on assigned jobsite, taking charge of specific construction activities and/or supervision of various crafts.

*Night Shift availability is preferred.*

Responsibilities:

• 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).

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.

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