Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Lead Superintendent and Project Manager in the successful completion of assigned projects by managing daily field operations as directed. This role focuses on disciplined planning, coordination, inspection, and execution within assigned scopes, areas, or zones of work. The Assistant Superintendent prepares work before it begins, tracks make-ready conditions, coordinates trades, and inspects job-site safety and quality using approved standards. The role also supports project scheduling, communication, and early escalation of issues when needed. While not responsible for overall project outcomes, the Assistant Superintendent is expected to demonstrate reliability, preparation, and inspection discipline in all assigned responsibilities. Working under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent leads the project foreman and is expected to make independent decisions to effectively execute assigned tasks.

Time Allocation: ~70% field inspection, coordination, and preparation; ~20% planning and reporting support; ~10% training and development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction supervision, trade leadership, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Ability to observe work critically and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to learn and operate standardized systems and tools.
• Positive attitude toward discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written/oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules.
• Applicant must have a positive attitude towards change. Able to identify the need, remove the barriers and has the know how to make things happen. Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people.

Essential Functions

Endorse Standards (Field System Support)

• Support installation and operation of daily and weekly planning rhythms.
• Ensure assigned planning tools and logs are complete and accurate.
• Reinforce safety, quality, and sequencing standards in the field.
• Protect role clarity: support execution through preparation and inspection—not task takeover.

Inspect for Results (Assigned Scope Verification)

• Inspect assigned scopes against daily and weekly commitments.
• Verify make-ready conditions before work begins.
• Inspect safety and quality using approved checklists.
• Surface and escalate constraints before they impact execution.

Lead & Support Crews / Trades

• Coordinate crews and trades within assigned areas.
• Communicate daily expectations clearly.
• Support Foremen and Superintendents with field observations and reporting.

Follow-Up & Accountability

• Track completion of assigned commitments.
• Support corrective action implementation.
• Capture lessons learned to prevent repeat issues.

About Company:

Founded in 1997, The Marian Group is a full-service real estate development, construction, advisory and investment firm based in Louisville, KY. The company's offerings include extensive expertise across product lines with a concentration on affordable and market-rate multifamily development, real estate construction, residential home building, financing, management, brokerage and investment advisory. The Marian Group exists to generate an outsized return on capital for its investors and to benefit people, neighborhoods and the larger community via impactful investment projects.

Marian is a company devoted to three things: People, Neighborhoods and Community. This means every project we touch has to impact the lives of those it serves and spark positive change for the community as a whole. That's what sets us apart and gets us up in the morning. We're a team of thinkers, developers, and builders that lives in the communities in which we work. Our mission is to create quality living options for our residents, and we strive to make sure every project we undertake embodies our Core Values: Purpose Driven, Innovative, Compassion & Team-Work.

At Marian, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, grow, and make meaningful contributions. Our comprehensive benefit package reflects this commitment. We are proud to offer all of our Full-Time employees the below benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• In-house Gym
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

The Marian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.