Assistant Superintendent - NJBU 2026

Position Description: Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and/or Turner trade labor in the assigned areas. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget in the assigned areas of the project The Assistant Superintendent has supervisory responsibility for Field Engineers, Interns and trade labor in his/her area of responsibility.

Reports to: Superintendent or Project Superintendent Essential Duties Responsibilities*: Overseeing and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels. Overseeing work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation.

Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters. Managing the site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations. Supervising and developing Field Engineers and/or interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.

Creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule. Communicating with owners and architects/engineers in connection with field issues. Investigating and resolving such issues. Managing the billing process as it relates to work-in-place and overseeing the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.

Having complete knowledge of all contracts, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, show drawings, schedules, labor agreements and local codes. Managing the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents. Note: Depending on business need and location, you may be assigned to work at an active construction project site in one of our many specialties or in a department located at the main office.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $83,000.00 - $97,000.00 USD annualized. Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.