Assistant Superintendent

Suffolk Construction

The Role

Overview

Assist in planning, supervising, and documenting construction projects on site.

Key Responsibilities

  • layout verification
  • field reporting
  • document control
  • permit management
  • quality assurance
  • work planning

Tasks

-Verify subcontractor layout to ensure compliance with established line and grade -Monitor and document all daily construction activity using written reports, photographs, sketches, and other software tools -Assist in the administration of the Suffolk Safety Program, including pre-construction meetings, pre-task planning, daily monitoring, and enforcement of all applicable safety requirements -Maintain and distribute the construction documents to the entire project team, including Plans, Specifications, RFI’s, Bulletins, and Field Reports -Attend and participate in weekly and/or monthly meetings with customers and clients providing updates on the status of construction and addressing concerns of said customers and clients -Supervise and mentor Suffolk’s Field Engineers in their daily work -Continuously monitor job progress on-site, checking all work to ensure compliance with Contract Documents -Compile and maintain all permits, testing, and inspections required for successfully project completion and acceptance -Administer Suffolk’s Quality Management Program, specifically the First Delivery and Benchmark Inspections. Document any deficiencies and assist in tracking them to final resolution -Help create and distribute daily and weekly work plans to the project team, including schedules and logistics plans -Responsible for managing layout and confirming and verifying the correctness of field dimensions -Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • 2+ years
  • time management
  • communication
  • organizational
  • urgency

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred -Strong time management and multi-tasking skills -Strong communication skills -Strong organizational skills -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -2+ years of experience in related construction fields -Possess a strong sense of urgency

The Company

About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Multifamily

Hospitality

Higher Education

Life Sciences

Health Care

Healthcare

Education

Science & Technology