Assistant Superintendent- (Traveling)

Salisbury & Moore Construction; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury & Moore Construction seeks an Assistant Superintendent (Traveling) to support hotel renovation projects. You will assist the Superintendent with daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors and field personnel, and maintain project documentation on site.

You will help monitor quality and schedule, enforce safety requirements, prepare look-ahead schedules, and communicate with stakeholders. Strong communication, organization, and leadership are essential as you travel between sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or construction management coursework preferred.
• Prior construction field experience preferred, hotel renovation or occupied-space experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with day-to-day field operations and supervision of assigned hotel renovation projects.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and deliveries to support project schedules and site operations.
• Participate in project hand-offs and understand scope, schedule, and client expectations.
• Support the schedule implementation and monitor subcontractor progress against deadlines.
• Prepare two-week look-ahead schedules and communicate upcoming activities and manpower needs.
• Maintain daily reports, job journals, photos, and required project documentation.
• Assist with field reports, time records, and other paperwork; enforce jobsite safety requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks and coordinate with stakeholders; ensure quality and address deficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Supervisory skills

Delegation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The primary function of the Assistant Superintendent is to support the Superintendent in the day-to-day field operations of assigned hotel renovation projects. This position assists with coordinating subcontractors and field personnel, maintaining project documentation and site safety, monitoring quality and schedule, and helping ensure the project is completed in accordance with contract requirements, company standards, and client expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Superintendent with day-to-day field operations and supervision of assigned hotel renovation projects.
• Assist with coordinating field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and deliveries to support project schedules and efficient jobsite operations.
• Participate in project hand-off meetings with the Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, and other project team members to understand project scope, specifications, schedule, and client expectations.
• Support the Superintendent in implementing the project schedule and monitoring subcontractor and field staff progress against established deadlines.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining two-week look-ahead schedules and communicating upcoming activities, manpower needs, and potential schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, job journals, photos, and other required project documentation.
• Assist with timely and accurate submission of field reports, time records, and other required project paperwork.
• Help enforce jobsite safety requirements, maintain required safety documentation, and immediately communicate safety concerns to the Superintendent.
• Assist with weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, subcontractor coordination, and required sign-in documentation.
• Monitor workmanship and quality, identify deficiencies, and assist with maintaining and completing punch lists to minimize rework.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Procurement team to help ensure materials, supplies, equipment, and rentals are available when needed.
• Verify deliveries and materials against project requirements and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies to the Superintendent.
• Assist with daily subcontractor coordination and sequencing of work, particularly in occupied or operational hotel environments.
• Serve as a field point of contact for subcontractors and vendors as directed by the Superintendent and communicate project expectations clearly.
• Provide feedback to the Superintendent regarding subcontractor performance, quality, manpower, and schedule adherence.
• Identify field issues, manpower concerns, conflicts, or inefficiencies and work with the Superintendent to resolve them promptly.
• Assist with permits, inspections, and maintaining required jobsite documentation as directed by the Superintendent.
• Do not direct or authorize work outside the contracted scope without approval; communicate potential change-order work to the Superintendent and Project Manager before proceeding.
• Maintain a professional company presence on-site and communicate respectfully with hotel staff, guests, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and common building trades; hotel renovation experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn from experienced field leadership and develop the skills necessary to independently manage projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in operating a computer, iPad, and phone, with the ability to quickly learn and use related software.
• Ability to support the Superintendent on assigned projects and progressively take ownership of defined areas, phases, or scopes of work.

Education Experience & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or construction management coursework preferred.
• Prior construction field experience preferred; experience in hotel renovation, commercial renovation, or occupied-space construction is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, pull, grasp, climb, crawl, crouch, sit or bend over for periods without relief. The employee must be able to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds as needed. Employees in this position must be able to climb ladders and stairs to access platforms and scaffolds, as well as walk around indoor and outdoor job sites with distances up to one mile on uneven, paved, gravel, dirt, or sandy surfaces. Employees must be able to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, and landings. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.