Construction Assistant Superintendent

RQ Construction, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

RQ Construction, LLC is actively hiring a Construction Assistant Superintendent for our West Coast Field Operations, based in Carlsbad, CA. You will support the Superintendent, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee daily field activities across San Diego County.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and compliance with project drawings, proposals, and contract requirements on military and commercial sites. Access to bases is required.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to gain access to active bases.
• Minimum 3 years in lead foreman or similar supervisory role overseeing scheduling and safety.
• Experience on government, military, or major commercial construction projects preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook; training provided.
• Experience with Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM or Revit preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30, EM-385, and STS certifications required or able to obtain.
• LEED Green Associate certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support field leadership and daily construction operations; coordinate subcontractors.
• Supervise field activities; ensure work is on schedule and within budget.
• Promote safety, quality control, and adherence to plans and specs.
• Assist with schedule management and project documentation; liaise with superintendent.
• Assist on projects located on military installations and maintain base access readiness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional education in construction management or engineering

Tools

Primavera P3/P6

Viewpoint

BIM platforms

Revit

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Job description

RQ is actively hiring Construction Assistant Superintendents to join our West Coast Field Operations team supporting military construction projects across San Diego County. Although the position is headquartered out of our Carlsbad, California office, candidates should be prepared to work at project sites throughout the region.

The Assistant Superintendent plays a key role in supporting field leadership and daily construction operations. Working closely with the Superintendent, this position helps coordinate subcontractors, supervise field activities, and ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications, drawings, proposals, and contract requirements. The role also supports quality control efforts and schedule management while promoting company standards, culture, and values. Because projects are located on military installations, candidates must be eligible to gain access to active bases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary between $85,000 and $115,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional education in construction management, engineering, or related disciplines preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a lead Foreman or similar supervisory role overseeing scheduling, procurement, safety compliance, field operations, quality control, and multiple stages of construction on mid-sized to large projects
• At least 3 years of practical field or trade experience strongly preferred
• Experience working on government, military, or major commercial construction projects is highly preferred
• Design-Build construction background is a plus
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and web-based applications required, training available if necessary
• Experience using Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM platforms, or Revit is preferred
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30, EM-385, and STS certifications required or ability to obtain through company-provided training
• LEED Green Associate certification is a plus

RQC, LLC is a fully integrated design-build contractor serving government and commercial clients throughout the United States. Although a large portion of our work supports Department of Defense operations, we also partner with numerous public agencies and private organizations.

Our capabilities include architecture and engineering, construction management, trade contracting, virtual design and construction (VDC), and sustainable building solutions emphasizing LEED-certified practices. RQ manages projects ranging from approximately $30 million to more than $300 million in locations across the U.S.-including California, Virginia, Washington, and North Carolina-as well as international assignments in Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay.

At RQ, we value Integrity, Leadership, and Quality in everything we do. We are dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where employees can develop their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and help deliver outstanding construction solutions. In return, we provide competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).