Wasatch Construction Partners builds high-quality residential communities and custom homes across the Utah Wasatch Front and the Spicewood Texas areas. We are known for disciplined scheduling, tight cost control, and a jobsite culture that holds trade partners and staff to a high standard of craftsmanship and accountability. As we grow our residential pipeline, we’re looking for a motivated Assistant Superintendent to support our field teams and develop into a future project leader.
The Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent in managing day-to-day construction activities on single-family, townhome, and multifamily residential jobsites, helping ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence. This is a hands-on field role designed to develop future superintendents, offering direct exposure to subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control on active residential projects. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and eager to grow into greater field leadership responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Site Supervision & Subcontractor Coordination
- Assist the Superintendent with daily site supervision, trade sequencing, and coordination of subcontractor crews.
- Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs to confirm trade partners are staffed, staged, and working to plan.
- Help resolve minor field conflicts and escalate scope, schedule, or safety issues to the Superintendent as needed.
Safety & Quality Compliance
- Help enforce jobsite safety programs and PPE requirements, and participate in weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Monitor work quality against plans, specifications, and Wasatch Construction Partners’ quality standards.
- Assist with trade inspections, rough-in walks, and punch list creation and completion.
- Support final walkthroughs and homeowner/ownership handoff on completed units.
Scheduling & Field Reporting
- Track daily progress against the master schedule and flag potential delays early.
- Assist with daily field reports, photo documentation, and jobsite logs.
- Support short-term (2–3 week) look-ahead planning and material lead-time tracking.
Site Logistics & Organization
- Coordinate material deliveries, staging, and site logistics to keep the jobsite organized and efficient.
- Maintain site cleanliness, signage, and overall professionalism in accordance with company and jurisdictional standards.
Communication
- Communicate field issues, schedule risks, and quality concerns promptly to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Interface professionally with subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and homeowners/clients on-site.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or certification in construction management is a plus.
- 1–3 years of experience in residential construction, whether as a carpenter, laborer, field engineer, or similar hands-on role.
- Basic understanding of residential building codes, construction sequencing, and jobsite safety practices.
- Ability to read and interpret residential blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Comfortable using smartphone/tablet-based field tools (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, or similar).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to multiple jobsites. Must Live within a 60-mile radius of Spicewood, Texas.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with production or semi-custom homebuilding in the Utah / Wasatch Front market.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus for coordinating with trade crews.
Key Competencies
- Safety Mindset — Prioritizes jobsite safety and models compliance for trade partners.
- Attention to Detail — Catches quality and schedule issues before they escalate.
- Communication — Keeps the Superintendent and Project Manager informed and coordinates clearly with subcontractors.
- Initiative & Growth Potential — Seeks out responsibility and is motivated to develop into a Superintendent role.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Primarily a field-based role requiring daily presence on active residential construction jobsites.
- Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders and stairs, and access all areas of a construction site.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally (materials, tools, samples).
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times on active jobsites.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and standard construction site hazards.
- Some early morning, evening, or weekend availability may be required during critical project milestones.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Wasatch Construction Partners offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and a vehicle/mileage allowance — along with a clear path for career growth into a Project Superintendent role, supported by ongoing training and certification opportunities.
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