Traveling Assistant Superintendent – Multifamily Construction

Software Placement Group; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent in Starkville, MS, with travel to various multifamily project sites for extended periods. This role focuses on coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety and blueprint standards, and maintaining schedules across large developments.

Requirements include 3+ years of multifamily construction experience, exterior and hardscape expertise, strong communication, and willingness to travel full-time for 1–2 years.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multifamily new construction experience (not rehab).
• Experience with civil sitework, exterior and hardscape on multifamily projects.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience contracting with subcontractors and enforcing schedules.
• Proven ability to work with teams and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors on production schedules and deliverables.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety plans and blueprints.
• Assist in coordinating project activities across teams.
• Review status reports, shop drawings, and schedule changes.
• Provide technical guidance to project personnel and resolve issues.
• Oversee safety, resources, budget, scheduling, and quality metrics.
• Process change orders and purchases with the superintendent.
• Attend status meetings and assist in problem-solving.
• Handle additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Travel full-time to multiple multifamily sites for extended periods.

Skills

Multifamily NC experience

Civil sitework

Exterior & hardscape

3+ years multifamily new construction

Strong communication

Contracts experience

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Blueprint reading

subcontractor management

Travel – full-time

Education

Construction or Business Management degree

Job description

Location: Starkville, MS (with extended travel to project sites) | Schedule: Full-time, Travel (full-time) required

Overview

An active multifamily construction builder with projects across the Southeast and as far as the West Coast is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent to support daily field operations. This role is critical to keeping active multifamily developments on schedule, on budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards, particularly during the exterior and hardscape phase of construction.

What you'll do

• Coordinate with subcontractors on production, performance schedules, and deliverables
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with company policies, safety procedures, plans, and blueprint specifications
• Coordinate or assist in coordinating project activities with company personnel
• Review status reports, shop drawings, and modifications to schedules or plans as required
• Meet with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Assist with overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project, including safety, resources, performance, budget, scheduling, equipment management, quality, and risk
• Review and submit work and purchase/change orders to the superintendent
• Attend and direct project status meetings and assist in problem-solving efforts
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by site and company management
• Travel (full-time) required to various multifamily project locations for extended periods, up to 1-2 yrs

Required qualifications

• Multifamily New Construction experience on projects in the $20-60+MM range
• Civil Sitework, Exterior & Hardscape experience within multifamily construction
• 3+ years of industry construction experience within multifamily new construction (not rehab/remodel)
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Contracts experience
• Ability to work well with a team and manage as needed
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Blueprint-reading skills
• Experience managing subcontractors regarding production and schedules
• Willingness and ability to commit to Travel (full-time), working at various locations for extended periods, up to 1-2 yrs

Preferred qualifications

• Student Housing, Garden Style, Wrap, or Podium Style multifamily project experience preferred
• Construction Management or Bachelor's/Associates degree in Construction or Business Management preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to play a key role in coordinating and delivering large-scale multifamily construction projects (ranging from $20-60+MM) across multiple regions, working directly on the exterior and hardscape phase with significant responsibility for schedule, safety, and quality outcomes.