Assistant Superintendent

The Axel Group is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join a well-established and growing commercial general contractor and construction management firm with a strong presence throughout New Jersey and the greater Mid-Atlantic region.Our client has built an extensive and diverse portfolio across senior living, multifamily, healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and science and technology construction. The company continues to expand its presence in New Jersey and has a strong pipeline of active and upcoming work throughout the region. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Superintendent with several years of construction field experience who is looking to join a highly regarded contractor, contribute to complex ground-up construction projects, and continue developing toward a lead Superintendent position.While experience with senior living, multifamily, residential, or wood-frame construction would be valuable, candidates are not required to come exclusively from a wood-frame background. Individuals with strong ground-up commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, education, mixed-use, or other large-scale construction experience will also be considered.Job SummaryThe Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Project Superintendent, project management team, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and ownership representatives to support the safe and successful execution of construction projects.This individual will assist with daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, scheduling, quality control, safety, inspections, documentation, and overall jobsite organization.The Assistant Superintendent will be expected to maintain a strong field presence, communicate effectively with project stakeholders, proactively identify potential issues, and help ensure that construction activities remain properly sequenced and aligned with project schedules, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Project Superintendent with daily field operations and overall jobsite managementCoordinate subcontractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, equipment, materials, and site logisticsHelp maintain short-term schedules, daily work plans, and proper sequencing of construction activitiesTrack project progress and identify potential delays, manpower concerns, scheduling conflicts, or field obstaclesConduct regular site walks to monitor safety, quality, workmanship, housekeeping, and subcontractor performanceEnsure work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and company standardsSupport construction activities from sitework and foundations through structural work, interiors, finishes, punch list, and turnoverAssist with subcontractor, foreman, safety, and project coordination meetingsEnforce OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and jobsite best practicesCoordinate inspections with municipalities, consultants, testing agencies, and third-party inspectorsWork with the project management team to resolve RFIs, submittals, design questions, and field-related issuesMaintain accurate daily reports, photographs, field documentation, and project recordsAssist with quality-control inspections and ensure deficiencies are corrected and properly closed outCommunicate regularly with subcontractors regarding manpower, materials, schedule expectations, and upcoming workSupport punch list development, inspections, closeout documentation, and final project turnoverMaintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional jobsiteBuild strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and internal project teamsPerform other duties as assigned in support of the project and company operationsRequired Skills and AbilitiesApproximately 2+ years of construction field experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, General Foreman, Trade Foreman, or similar field-based construction professionalExperience supporting ground-up commercial, multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, healthcare, hospitality, education, institutional, residential, or other large-scale construction projectsStrong understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, site logistics, safety, and quality controlAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, scopes of work, and approved submittalsUnderstanding of the construction process from site preparation and foundations through building enclosure, interiors, finishes, punch list, and closeoutAbility to coordinate multiple subcontractors, trades, deliveries, inspections, and field activities at the same timeKnowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and jobsite best practicesStrong communication, leadership, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skillsAbility to identify potential field issues early and work collaboratively with the project team to resolve themAbility to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining professional working relationshipsComfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where safety, schedule, quality, communication, and accountability are criticalProficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction reporting toolsFamiliarity with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, or similar construction technology is preferredHands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to field operationsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a larger project teamPreferred QualificationsPrior Assistant Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor or construction management firmExperience supporting projects valued at $15 million or greaterExperience with ground-up senior living, multifamily, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, or institutional constructionExperience working on wood-frame, podium, structural steel, concrete, load-bearing metal stud, or other building systemsExperience coordinating building envelope, MEP, interior finish, and sitework activitiesOSHA 30 certificationCPR and First Aid certificationExperience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable construction softwareDegree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is a plus but not requiredDemonstrated interest in continuing to develop into a lead Superintendent rolePhysical RequirementsMust be able to work regularly from an active construction siteMust be able to walk and inspect construction areas throughout the workdayPhysical activities may include climbing stairs or ladders, standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, and navigating uneven terrainMust be able to wear all required personal protective equipmentMust be comfortable working in varying weather, noise, dust, and active construction conditionsMust be available to respond to project issues, inspections, deliveries, schedule changes, and urgent field matters as they ariseReliable transportation to the project site is requiredBenefits401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insurancePaid time offOpportunities for advancementLong-term professional developmentExposure to a diverse portfolio of large-scale construction projects