Construction Assistant Superintendent

rqconstruction; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

RQC, LLC in Carlsbad, California, seeks Construction Assistant Superintendents to support military projects within San Diego County. The role involves managing day-to-day field operations and overseeing construction activities while ensuring safety and compliance with contract documents.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and three years of experience in construction management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a vehicle allowance and health

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a lead Foreman role.
• At least three years of hands-on construction or trade experience.
• Experience with military or large-scale commercial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and coordinate subcontractors.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Field supervision

Scheduling

Safety oversight

Quality control

Construction management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with government projects

CPR certification

OSHA 30-hour certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction management coursework

LEED Green Associate credential

Tools

Primavera P3/P6

Viewpoint

BIM

Revit

Job description

Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC has built a strong reputation as a key contributor to Southern California's commercial and government Design-Build construction industry. Based in Carlsbad, California, we operate as a full-service Design-Build firm, delivering projects across the United States through dedicated field teams assigned to each jobsite.

Our core strength lies in executing accelerated, ground-up commercial construction projects for both public and private sector clients, with a primary emphasis on Department of Defense work.

We are currently seeking Construction Assistant Superintendents to support our West Coast Field Operations team on military construction projects throughout San Diego County. While the position is based out of our Carlsbad office, project assignments may be located anywhere within the county.

In this role, Assistant Superintendents support the Superintendent in managing day-to-day field operations. Responsibilities include helping oversee construction activities, coordinating subcontractors and crews, and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents such as plans, specifications, proposals, and RFP requirements. The position is also responsible for maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality standards, while aligning with the company's Mission, Vision, and Values. All project assignments require the ability to access active military installations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $85,000-$115,000 annually (based on experience)
• Additional benefits include:
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional coursework in construction management, engineering, or related fields is a plus
• Minimum of three years of experience in a lead Foreman role, including responsibilities such as scheduling, material procurement, field supervision, quality control, safety oversight, and managing multiple phases of construction on medium to large projects
• At least three years of hands‑on construction or trade experience strongly preferred; experience with government, military, or large-scale commercial projects is highly desirable
• Background in Design‑Build project delivery is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet‑based tools required (training available if needed)
• Experience with Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM, or Revit is beneficial (training can be provided)
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30‑hour certification, EM‑385, and STS certifications required (training available)
• LEED Green Associate credential is a plus

Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

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).