Assistant Superintendent
About this role
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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.
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Company at a glance
With over 18 years of trusted experience, JRM has quickly grown to become one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management firms across the US. The cornerstones of our business are solid construction and excellence in on-site management. We bring our clients the expertise and full capabilities of a large firm, while maintaining a boutique firm approach with top-down involvement. Meaning at JRM, our teams work collaboratively on all projects both small and large from principals and directors to project managers, estimators, supers, and our laborers on-site.
At JRM, we believe that the key to success is the adaptability of our dedicated employees and the extensive industry knowledge they apply to strategically constructing innovative solutions for unforeseen challenges. From our headquarters in New York City, to our offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM prides itself on delivering a complete range of construction services to our clients nationwide, from respected property owners & developers to Fortune 500 corporations, media & tech firms, major law firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.
As an employee-owned company, each and every employee at JRM is invested in a project’s success and motivates each other towards a common goal. Employees also benefit from JRM’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), where we make contributions to their ESOP accounts which accumulate shares for retirement.
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