Traveling Assistant Superintendent

Schimenti Construction Company; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent for commercial projects in New York. The ideal candidate will supervise activities on-site, manage subcontractors and ensure adherence to safety standards while being flexible to travel for project assignments.

Required qualifications include two years of construction experience, strong multi-tasking abilities, and proficiency in project management software. The role offers a salary between $70,000 - $90,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in the Construction industry or Trades.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proven experience managing complex construction projects on short timetables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the field operations of commercial construction projects.
• Oversee subcontractors and laborers.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project management.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Safety compliance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or college education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Traveling Assistant Superintendent

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent for our commercial construction projects. As a Traveling Assistant Superintendent, you will provide leadership and supervision of activities for a Schimenti Construction site and ensure consistent safety measures are observed by all team members. In this role, candidates must have the flexibility to work day or night shifts and be open to traveling to projects around the east coast as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage the field operations of commercial construction projects under the direction of the Superintendent
• Oversee subcontractors, laborers, and other Schimenti Field Operations team members
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, architects, and client representatives
• Daily interaction and communication with Project Management team members
• Support the Superintendent maintaining 3 week look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate task completion and schedules with trade partners
• Verify dimensions and layouts
• Ensure all submittals are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain daily focus on job site safety and ensure security of project perimeter
• Responsible for updating daily logs and photos
• Partner with Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate close-out process
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor project costs, which include labor time and materials
• Attend and participate in required weekly project and subcontractor meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have two years of professional experience in the Construction industry or Trades
• Valid driver's license required
• Proven experience managing complex construction projects on short timetables
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• High school diploma required, trade school or college education preferred
• 10 or 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification preferred
• Ability to work with tools to perform various phases of construction work is a plus

Software Systems

• Microsoft Office experience required
• Procore experience highly preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Zoom or MS Teams

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 salary per year. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).