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Assistant Superintendent

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

💰 $600,000/yr

About the role

We're hiring an Assistant Superintendent to lead a one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Assistant superintendents are dedicated on-site construction managers, coordinating, and overseeing detailed scopes of work and safety of field crew and subcontractors. They have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. They have an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and are key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for. This role requires a deep knowledge of construction best practices and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the crew, clients, vendors, subtrades, designers, engineers/consultants, and architects. This position will be based at a project site in Morgan, UT and will require regular on-site presence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ensure that all promised deadlines are met, that slipping deadlines are identified early, and that new deadlines are communicated to the Superintendent and Project Manager
Lead finish crew with a positive attitude and collaborative approach. Utilize Field Check-In’s on a quarterly basis for performance feedback, mentoring, and career development.
Conduct site walk-throughs in order to help subcontractors prepare proposals and site-specific safety plans
Enforce workplace rules and standards, site rules, and safety guidelines. Implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
Collaborate with Project Team to establish a finish scope estimate (i.e., Control Estimate) and co-manage Dowbuilt labor, materials, and subcontractor costs (i.e., Cost-to-Complete report review)
Manage and conduct building layout & dimensional control, proficient with use of builder’s level, rotary Laser levels, total stations, etc.
Collaborate with Superintendent to establish and maintain manpower projections and report any changes in resource needs to the labor management team in a timely manner. Utilize Field Labor Projections to project labor requirements.
In conjunction with Superintendent, plan, communicate, and maintain the daily and weekly work scopes and finish expectations with the crew. Utilize the 3-week look-ahead and other tools.
Provide Superintendent information for Daily Job Logs daily verbally or written or in Fieldwire or the approved Dowbuilt platform if you so choose.
Ensure that all employees have required tools and equipment per the Company Tool Policy, unique project requirements, and job descriptions
Provide field-generated information regularly (as-built drawings, photos, architectural measurements, etc.) in an accurate, thorough, complete, and legible format in Fieldwire, Sharefile and other official Dowbuilt platforms. Document as-built information regularly.
Responsible for adherence to quality standards and finish work protection is always in place
Meet on an as-needed basis and at the end of a project with reporting staff for Employee Development Meetings (EDMs) and written Field Check-ins
Maintain neighbor relations with Superintendent.
Maintain a positive and solution-oriented attitude

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

15+ years of experience as a carpenter/finish carpenter, preferably within the residential construction industry
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people
Ability to motivate others to perform work at their highest and best
Proficiency with company software tools: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Bluebeam, FieldWire, Procore and Smartsheet
Enthusiasm for fostering an inclusive work environment, leading diverse teams, and a commitment to increasing equity for all employees
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and/or equivalent professional experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Must complete or already have acquired the appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location
Advocate for safety in action and attitude;