Operations - Field Supervision Assistant Superintendent

Holder Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Full-time Assistant Superintendent to join their Operations team. The role requires managing on-site workforces and ensuring adherence to safety, schedule, and quality standards. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.

The position provides opportunities for career development and includes a competitive benefits package featuring health and life insurance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering-related field or 3+ years equivalent experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute contract requirements and support safety, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Oversee on-site workforces and manage project site logistics.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to associates.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering-related field

Job description

Operations - Field Supervision Assistant Superintendent

Chicago, IL

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Superintendent to join our Operations team Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute contract requirements and support the project’s safety, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Exemplify Holder’s commitment to safety and enforce compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Oversee on-site workforces, coordinating daily scope, sequencing, and inspection of installed work.
• Assign responsibilities and collaborate with office and field teams to support project goals and manage risk.
• Manage project site logistics and organize on-site activities to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to associates, supporting professional growth and team development.
• Read and interpret construction design documents and specifications.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering-related field OR 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and time management abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience managing or supporting complex commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and schedule management standards in commercial construction.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.