Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent in Temple, Texas. This role involves supporting project schedules, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, a high school diploma with a preference for a degree in construction or engineering, and proficiency in relevant software. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with subcontractors and clients.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Project lead experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support managing workflow consistent with the project schedule.
• Maintain documentation of work orders/tickets.
• Develop and organize the site team.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Four-year degree (construction, engineering, or business)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ProCore

BlueBeam

Job description

Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

We are looking for a Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical to join HITT Contracting Inc.

Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent supports managing workflow consistent with the project schedule, communicates project priorities to field staff and subcontractors, maintains daily logs and reports of all activities and site conditions, and manages the punch list and close‑out process through owner/architect acceptance. 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.

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 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 Microsoft Office suite (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 50 lbs.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction