Assistant Superintendent - LCH

STO Building Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to work closely with the Site Superintendent and Project Manager to develop and manage a robust job plan for assigned projects on-site in Hawaii.

The role requires coordinating with field teams, reviewing plans, procuring resources, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence while traveling as needed to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in construction management.
• Experience overseeing Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily projects from conception to completion.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand job requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive job plan with schedule, access, manpower, and building requirements.
• Procure tools, labor, and certain materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Field Operations to allocate personnel across projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent will work under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager to develop, manage, and complete a job plan for an assigned project. The role is primarily on-site with occasional travel throughout Hawaii.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand job requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive job plan, including schedule, access, manpower, and building requirements.
• Procure tools, labor, and certain materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve job issues.
• Meet with the General Superintendent regularly for training and development.
• Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel and subcontractors, and provide updates on project progress.
• Work with supervisors and labor representatives to resolve workforce problems.
• Consult with supervisory, engineering, and inspector personnel to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Manage the project based on progress reports, material usage, and costs, adjusting work schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with the Manager of Field Operations to allocate personnel across projects to maximize resources.
• Manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Track and price extra work tickets, change requests, and back charges to cover additional expenses.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting unsafe activities to supervisors or Safety.
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics.
• Participate actively in the team environment and contribute to successful completion of team goals.
• Accept accountability for both individual and team performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience within the construction management industry.
• Experience providing oversight on Commercial, Industrial, and/or Multifamily construction projects from conception through completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to handle a variety of variables with moderate structure and direction.
• Ability to proactively manage personnel issues.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
• Proficiency with office equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, and telephone.
• Preferably 2–3 years of prior field experience in commercial construction.
• Preferred craft skills in concrete or other building trades or equipment operation.
• Ability to work locally and/or travel.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $95,000 – $120,000. Eligible for travel/relocation assistance.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, healthcare flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, 401(k) with employer match, life & AD&D insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, home & auto insurance, family support, pre‑tax paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, time away benefits, paid holidays, group legal, employee stock purchase plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee assistance program.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.