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Assistant Superintendent (Traveling)

Consigli ConstructionPoughkeepsie, New York🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Assistant Superintendent role offers excellent career growth, allowing you to develop essential skills in project management and gain nationwide experience with a reputable construction company. You'll thrive here if you are eager to travel, contribute to a safe and efficient work environment, and are motivated to advance into a Superintendent position, with a competitive salary range of $78,000 - $89,000. Apply now to join a dynamic field operations team and build your future in construction!

Quick Overview

Salary
$78k - $89k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FSLA: Salary/Exempt 

Division: Field Operations 

Department: Field Operations 

Reports to: Superintendent & General Superintendent  

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

Salary Range: $78,000 - $89,000

Reporting directly to the Superintendent and General Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent will help with daily on-site management of construction activities on the project site.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

  • Willing to travel nationwide.
  • Help administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Provides technical assistance on the project, interprets contract drawings and submittals.
  • Manage select self-perform operations and subcontractor operations including safety, budget, schedule, and quality. 
  • Assist Superintendent and Project Manager with daily and weekly tasks including daily reports, daily safety walks, weekly quantity reports, and weekly schedule updates. 
  • Understand the project schedule and the critical path.
  • Review and provide content for the short-term plan.
  • Participate in the quality program including attending meetings, performing inspections, and verifying materials.   
  • Interface with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, and various building officials in a professional manner when required.
  • Participate in business development.  Create Raving Fans on current projects. Utilize contacts to initiate leads for future projects.
  • Participate in monthly superintendent's meetings, quarterly safety meetings, and periodic training sessions.
  • Develop skills required to become a Superintendent and manage and control all aspects of a construction project.

Key Skills

  • Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Motivated and driven.

Required Experience

  • Has acted as a traveling assistant superintendent previously, preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Construction Management/Civil Engineering.  
  • 0-5 years of experience in the construction field or related field in a similar role.   
  • Understands building plans and specifications.  
  • Knowledge of safety standards and enforcement.  
  • OSHA 30 Required.