Construction Assistant Superintendent

RQ Construction, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RQ Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Superintendent to join our Field Operations team in the Jacksonville, Florida area. You will assist the Superintendent in coordinating crews, subcontractors, materials, and site activities, while helping maintain safety, schedules, and quality on busy commercial projects.

Ideal candidates have hands-on field experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of supporting cost control and production goals in medium to

Qualifications

• Requires a High school diploma or GED; construction management coursework is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years as Lead Foreman on medium to large projects, including scheduling, material coordination, field supervision, safety, quality, and production.
• 3+ years hands-on construction trade or field operations experience preferred.
• Experience on government, military, or large commercial construction preferred.
• Design-Build experience is a plus; experience as an Assistant Superintendent on federal projects is preferred.
• Experience in secure or controlled-access facilities desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM, or Revit a plus.
• CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, EM 385, STS credentials required; training may be provided.
• LEED Green Associate certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations in collaboration with the Superintendent.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, and site activities.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and per plans, specs, and contract requirements.
• Assist with maintaining schedules, monitoring production, and supporting cost control.
• Help ensure quality standards are met on project deliverables.

Skills

Field supervision

Scheduling

Safety compliance

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction mgmt coursework

CPR/First Aid/OSHA 30

Tools

Primavera P3/P6

Viewpoint

BIM

Revit

Job description

RQ Construction is looking for experienced Construction Assistant Superintendents to join our Field Operations team supporting projects in Jacksonville, Florida area.

As an Assistant Superintendent, you'll work closely with the Superintendent to oversee daily field operations and keep construction activities moving forward. You'll help coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, and site activities while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans, specifications, and contract requirements. You'll also assist with maintaining schedules, monitoring production, supporting cost control, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000-$115,000 annually, based on experience
• Vehicle allowance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; construction management, engineering, or related coursework is a plus
• At least 3 years of experience as a Lead Foreman on medium to large construction projects, including scheduling, material coordination, field supervision, safety, quality, and production responsibilities
• 3+ years of hands‑on construction trade or field operations experience strongly preferred
• Government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred
• Design-Build experience is a plus
• Previous experience as an Assistant Superintendent on federal construction projects preferred
• Experience working in secure or controlled-access facilities, including military or government sites, is desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications required; training available as needed
• Familiarity with Primavera P3/P6, Viewpoint, BIM, or Revit is a plus
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, EM 385, and STS credentials required; training may be provided
• LEED Green Associate certification is a plus

Since 1996, RQ Construction has grown into a nationwide Design‑Build contractor with projects throughout the United States and Caribbean. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, we specialize in fast‑paced commercial construction for public and private clients, with a strong focus on Department of Defense projects.

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).