Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Industrial

HITT Contracting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

HITT Contracting seeks an Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Industrial for Hurt, VA. The role supports planning, scheduling, safety, and coordination across site teams and subcontractors on a long-duration industrial campus project.

Responsibilities include maintaining daily site documentation, enforcing quality standards, and facilitating timely closeout. Per diem support provided; travel out of town may be required for the duration of the project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 4-year degree in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience with ProCore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, BlueBeam.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the project schedule with the project manager.
• Ensure installation methods and sequences follow the plan.
• Maintain quality standards on all project aspects.
• Foster good relationships with subcontractors and community.
• Document daily work orders/tickets accurately and promptly.
• Identify long-lead items and expedite as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

ProCore

Primavera P6

Adobe

BlueBeam

OSHA 30 Certification

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.

Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Industrial - Hurt, VA

The Assistant Superintendent 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. This role sits within HITT's Industrial group, which delivers new construction, renovations, expansions, and fit-outs across distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, central utility plants, and other complex industrial facilities nationwide. This position supports a newly awarded industrial campus in Hurt, VA. The Assistant Superintendent 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 Superintendent assists in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the building aspects of each project in order to meet budget, quality, time, and safety objectives.

Project Overview

Newly secured project in southern Virginia supporting a growing industrial market in the region. Large-scale, long-duration build (100+ weeks) with an established site team structure, including multiple superintendents, assistant superintendents, project managers, and APMs. Site setup and mobilization underway now, with groundbreaking next month. Backed by HITT's broader Industrial platform, which collaborates with project stakeholders to develop focused action plans that bring complex projects online as fast and safely as possible. Growth opportunity within HITT's Industrial group, which also covers advanced manufacturing, mission critical, energy, power generation, and heavy civil work. Out-of-town assignment with per diem support for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

Work with the project manager in formulating the project schedule, ensure that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, and make and follow through with schedule commitments. Maintain HITT quality standards for all aspects of the project. Maintain good working relationships with all subcontractors on the project, develop relationships within the community that enhance 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 or industrial 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 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Primavera P6, Adobe, BlueBeam. OSHA 30 Certification preferred. Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to work out of town for the duration of the assignment, with per diem provided.

Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.
• Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model.
• Organize and manage tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT's core values.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles.
• Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others.

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $79,200.00 - $132,000.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

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.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one of the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide. We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types. HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.