Job Description

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.