Environmental Construction Division — Assistant Superintendent

Air Comfort, Inc; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Landscape, LLC is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for our environmental construction division. The role supports planning, scheduling, and overseeing multiple projects across the DC/MD/VA region, assisting with work orders, tracking, and documentation.

It requires coordinating with prime contractors, project owners, and stakeholders while maintaining strict safety, quality, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree or 1–3 years of field experience required.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to work weekends seasonally (Spring/Fall).
• Spanish speaking is a plus and beneficial for stakeholder coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, scheduling and overseeing multiple environmental projects.
• Produce work orders, maintain tracking sheets and ensure accurate documentation of work completed.
• Review project specifications and plan sets to ensure proper execution of tasks.
• Coordinate meetings with prime contractors and project owners; maintain records of communications.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and field crews to facilitate daily logistics and safety compliance.

Skills

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

2–4-year degree in Environmental Science

1–3 years of relevant field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google platforms

Job description

Empire Landscape, LLC is seeking to hire a qualified individual for our environmental construction division.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent in planning, organizing, scheduling, and overseeing multiple environmental construction projects. This role assists in producing work orders, maintaining tracking sheets, and ensuring accurate documentation of work completed.

The Assistant Superintendent will assist in reviewing project specifications and plan sets to ensure proper execution of assigned tasks. Projects may include, but are not limited to, reforestation plantings, stream plantings, bioretention systems, stormwater management plantings, hydroseeding, tree preservation, erosion and sediment control, and bioengineering.

This role involves working with a variety of stakeholders, including large and small construction companies, county parks, government agencies, municipalities, homeowners, and inspectors throughout the DC/MD/VA region. The Assistant Superintendent will support coordination of meetings with prime contractors and project owners, maintain organized records of communications, and assist with project documentation.

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews to facilitate daily project logistics and execution. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. This role requires adherence to all applicable laws, environmental regulations, project specifications, and company policies.

Education and Experience

• 2–4-year degree in Environmental Science or a related field, OR 1–3 years of relevant field experience
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work 5 days per week and weekends as needed (seasonal Saturdays in Spring and Fall)
• Willingness to learn environmental processes (e.g., erosion control and plant functions)
• Basic tree and shrub identification skills preferred (or willingness to learn)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically, especially in safety-related situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platforms
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Certifications (Preferred or Ability to Obtain)

• MD Licensed Tree Expert (LTE)
• Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (PFA)
• MDE Erosion and Sediment Control “Responsible Person” Certification
• MD DOT/SHA Erosion and Sediment Control Certification (Yellow Card)