Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent

HITT Contracting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support managing project workflows, align with the schedule, and communicate priorities to field staff and subcontractors. The role ensures daily site documentation, safety compliance, and closeout activities with owners and architects.

The candidate will assist in planning, organizing, and directing building aspects to meet budget, quality, and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 4-year degree in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience with a commercial GC.
• Experience with tenant renovations, occupied spaces, weekend work is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to walk/stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Formulate project schedule with the project manager and follow through on schedule commitments.
• Maintain HITT quality standards for all aspects of the project.
• Foster good relationships with subcontractors and enhance business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation of work orders and scope of subcontractors.
• Organize the site team, arrange temporary facilities/utilities, and identify long-lead items to expedite.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Job Description:

The Assistant Superintendent (Assistant Supt.) supports managing work flow consistent with the project schedule, communicates project priorities to field staff and subcontractors, maintains daily log/report of all activities and site conditions, and manages the punch list and closeout process through owner/architect acceptance. The Assistant Supt. understands and administers the HITT safety program to include all subcontractors, ensures that all accidents/incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assists in safety inspection by outside agencies. The Assistant Supt. assists in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the building aspects of each project in order to meet budget, quality, time and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with project manager in formulating project schedule, ensure that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, makes and follows through with schedule commitments
• Maintain HITT quality standards for all aspects of the project
• Maintain good working relationship with all subcontractors on the project, develop relationships within the community that enhances business opportunities, and ensure subcontractors are treated fairly.
• Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understand subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identify problems early and act immediately to provide solutions.
• Develop and organize the site team, arrange for temporary facilities/utilities for the site, and identify long lead items that need to be expedited

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Tenant renovations, service work, work in occupied spaces, weekend work, fast paced project experience all a plus
• Project lead experience a plus
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.