Assistant Superintendent

Overview

On-site construction management and supervision of MEP work for design‑build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quality control
• scheduling
• permit filing
• tool procurement
• site supervision
• safety management

Tasks

As an Assistant Superintendent, you will be based on the construction project site, and will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide. The Assistant Superintendent will have input in the planning and oversight of the job including scheduling of manpower, obtaining tools and materials needed, filing permits and other documents, and advising on budget expenditures. The Assistant Superintendent will also provide on-site supervision of the daily workload, job site safety, receiving and storing of tools and supplies, and the reporting of all of these aspects to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent is expected to work diligently to educate themselves with Clayco on site Superintendent and Operations Manager duties to take the next step to becoming a Superintendent. -Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.

Requirements

• safety record
• travel required
• 0-3 years
• b.s. construction
• supervision
• physical ability

What You Bring

-Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality. -Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite. -0-3 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design-build experience. -B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels. -Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints. -Ability to walk unlevel terrain on the job sites several times a day, scale scaffolding and temporary stairs measuring many stories in height. -Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs. -Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required. -This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. -2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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Security Clearance

-comprehensive background check required, including mandatory drug testing.