Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent (Secure / Mission-Critical Interiors)
Greater DC Area (Primary)
We're partnering with a specialized design-build and consulting contractor focused exclusively on secure, highly regulated interior environments (think mission-critical / secure spaces within larger facilities). Demand is accelerating due to newly clarified regulations driving upgrades and retrofit work - even in spaces delivered within the last few years - creating a strong 3-5 year pipeline of work.
This is a growing, team-oriented business where people are treated like people: 40-hour work weeks are the standard, and leadership prioritizes retaining good talent over burning teams out.
The Opportunity
This Assistant Superintendent role supports field leadership on secure interior projects - helping run day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage short-interval planning, and uphold a high bar for detail, process, and quality.
If you've come up through interiors fit-out, healthcare, or other systems/process-heavy environments, your experience will translate well. Prior secure-space experience is helpful, but not required - the right attitude and discipline matter most.
What You'll Do
Field Execution & Coordination
- Support the Superintendent with daily field supervision, site logistics, and trade partner coordination
- Help manage look-ahead planning, daily huddles, and short-interval schedules
- Track manpower, productivity, and constraints; escalate issues early
Quality, Detail & Process (Critical in this Environment)
- Maintain clean workflows for inspections, punch lists, and closeout items
- Verify installations against drawings/specs and project requirements
- Support QA/QC checklists and ensure consistent execution (the details matter here)
Safety & Site Readiness
- Enforce jobsite safety expectations and maintain organized work areas
- Participate in safety walks, toolbox talks, and incident prevention routines
Documentation & Systems
- Assist with field documentation: daily reports, photos, RFI inputs, submittal coordination support
- Use standard construction tech tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft tools) to keep work flowing
Client & Stakeholder Support
- Represent the team professionally during site walks and coordination meetings
- Help maintain clean communication between site, PM team, and consultants
What Success Looks Like (First 60-90 Days)
- You become the Superintendent's right hand - trusted to run portions of the site independently
- Trade partners are aligned, work areas are organized, and daily plans are clear
- Documentation is consistent, issues are surfaced early, and quality holds without rework
Ideal Background
We're open on "where you learned it," but strong alignment typically comes from:
- Interiors / tenant fit-out supervision (commercial interiors, critical renovations, etc.)
- Healthcare construction (process-driven, high attention to detail, sequencing discipline)
- Other regulated environments where mistakes cascade and process matters
Requirements
- Experience supporting field leadership as an Assistant Superintendent / Field Engineer / Lead Foreman (ready to step up) / Junior Superintendent on commercial projects
- Comfortable coordinating multiple subcontractors and maintaining site structure
- Solid baseline tech skills (Procore/Bluebeam/MS Office or willingness to learn quickly)
- Strong communication, calm under pressure, and a "figure it out" mindset
- US citizenship required due to project requirements
- Valid driver's license; comfort traveling occasionally is a plus (not always required)
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