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Construction, Commercial Real Estate, General Contracting

Assistant Superintendent

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull Time$65,000–$100,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • commercial construction
  • interior renovation
  • high-end renovation
  • construction plans
  • specifications
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • document control
  • submittals
  • RFIs
  • meeting minutes

Nice to have

  • Procore
  • Microsoft Project

Role summary

The Assistant Superintendent supports daily on-site operations, assists with trade coordination, material tracking, and safety compliance. This role requires strong organization, document control skills, and the ability to cover for the Superintendent when needed. Responsibilities include maintaining document control, tracking procurement, enforcing safety procedures, interpreting construction plans, supervising trades, and managing construction administration tasks. The role involves coordinating logistics and communicating with stakeholders, utilizing construction software and Microsoft Office. This position serves as an assistant to a Superintendent on projects of varying sizes.

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent supports daily on-site operations, assists with trade coordination, material tracking, and safety compliance. This role requires strong organization, document control skills, and the ability to cover for the Superintendent when needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support the Superintendent in managing daily site operations, including trade coordination, material tracking, and safety compliance
  • Maintain proficiency in all fields of document control tools and processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
  • Track procurement items from submittal through delivery and site installation
  • Apply knowledge of JRM safety procedures and protocols, enforcing compliance on site
  • Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, design comments, and communicate relevant information to the appropriate parties
  • Supervise designated trades and work areas within the project scope
  • Cover the jobsite in the Superintendent’s absence, identifying and resolving safety or project issues with subcontractors and building staff
  • Prepare and manage construction administration tasks such as submittal and RFI processes, meeting minutes, progress tracking, and safety paperwork
  • Coordinate building access, delivery schedules, and site logistics
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with multiple stakeholders, adapting messaging for varied audiences
  • Utilize construction software and Microsoft Office tools to support project documentation and communication
  • Serve as an assistant to one Superintendent on small to medium projects, or as part of a team supporting multiple Superintendents on larger projects
  • Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in commercial construction, preferably interior or high-end renovation projects
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting commercial construction plans and specifications
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification required
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on site
  • Computer Systems

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Project and Procore (preferred but not required)
  • Salary Information

  • To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $65,000 - $100,000.
  • Note: The comp range and the description are for ALL levels of Assistant Superintendent!

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