Traveling Assistant Superintendent, Hotels

First Finish | A Shawmut Company; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K with Match

Paid time off

Cell phone allowance

Laptop provided

Pet insurance

Financial planning services

Job summary

First Finish, now part of the Shawmut family, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent, Hotels to lead field operations on hospitality renovation projects. You will coordinate trade partners, drive schedules, and deliver safe, quality work while maintaining client relationships and hotel operations.

This role requires experienced field leadership, excellent communication in English, and ability to manage multiple scopes with limited daily oversight. Nationwide travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of commercial construction experience with field-management or supervisory responsibility.
• Hospitality renovation experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, safety and quality.
• Ability to read project documents and drive short-term schedules.
• Proven field leadership and client-relations skills; Procore and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple scopes, phases, floors, or shifts from mobilization through turnover.
• Develop and drive two- and three-week look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Lead daily huddles, coordination meetings, safety inspections and quality reviews.
• Plan construction around occupied hotel operations with minimal disruption to clients.
• Coach and mentor Assistant Superintendents and field personnel; ensure documentation in Procore.

Skills

Field leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

English communication

Team coaching

Microsoft Office

Tools

Procore

Job description

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family! As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety.

Here’s a Glimpse Into What We Are Offering

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
• 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Paid time off
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

Responsibilities

First Finish is seeking an Assistant Superintendent, Hotels to lead field operations across multiple construction scopes, major phases, or complex work areas on hospitality renovation projects. Working in partnership with the Superintendent, you’ll coordinate trade partners, drive schedules, and deliver safe, quality work while protecting hotel operations and client relationships. This role is suited to an experienced field leader who anticipates project needs, resolves challenges, and takes ownership of results with limited daily oversight.

• Independently manage multiple scopes, phases, floors, or shifts from mobilization through turnover, coordinating subcontractors and holding trade partners accountable for performance.
• Develop and drive two- and three-week look-ahead schedules, anticipate constraints, and collaborate with project leadership on recovery plans.
• Lead daily huddles, coordination meetings, safety inspections, and quality reviews; oversee corrective actions, testing, commissioning, and punch completion.
• Plan construction around occupied hotel operations, coordinating access, shutdowns, disruption controls, and phased turnover while maintaining professional client communication.
• Resolve field conflicts within delegated authority, maintain accurate Procore documentation, and coach Assistant Superintendents and assigned field personnel.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant commercial construction experience, including demonstrated field-management or supervisory responsibility; hospitality renovation experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction scopes, major phases, occupied renovations, or complex operational work with limited oversight.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, logistics, safety, and quality, with the ability to interpret project documents and drive short-term schedules.
• Strong field leadership, problem-solving, client-relations, and verbal and written communication skills in English, plus proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, and other company-required certifications are preferred or must be obtained within established timeframes.

Travel and Work Environment

• Extensive nationwide travel is required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, phased schedules, and extended hours is required.
• Work occurs on active construction sites with uneven surfaces, noise, dust, debris, and varying weather conditions.
• Duties involve prolonged standing and walking, climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, squatting, working in small spaces, overhead lifting, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Proper personal protective equipment is required. Essential job functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

EEO Information

First Finish prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Base Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.