Assistant Superintendent

Role We Want You For

As an Assistant Superintendent, you will be based on the construction project site and responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design‑build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, as well as construction, start‑up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide. The Assistant Superintendent will contribute to the planning and oversight of the job including scheduling manpower, obtaining tools and materials, filing permits and 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 will report all of these aspects to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent is expected to educate themselves with Clayco on‑site Superintendent and Operations Manager duties to prepare for advancement to Superintendent.

• Coordinate with pre‑construction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project‑site management team members to ensure adequate project resources.
• Supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Maintain a strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to the jobsite.
• Be creative, results‑oriented, and sense of urgency.

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 0–3 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of $50+ million, ideally with design‑build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to the jobsite.
• Creative and results‑oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk unlevel terrain at the job sites several times a day, scale scaffolding and temporary stairs measuring many stories in height.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60 lbs.

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• The pace is fast.
• 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.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top
  5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus:
  Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to:
  Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Construction