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Assistant Construction Superintendent

ColonialWebb
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
The Assistant Construction Superintendent will run the day-to-day operations on the construction site and control the schedule of construction projects. You must have strong leadership abilities and be skilled and experienced in managing construction subcontractors and suppliers, cost monitoring, scheduling and problem solving.

Who We Are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks Of Joining ColonialWebb


  • Market, competitive wages based on experience
  • Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Scholarship program for employees’ children


A Day In The Life


  • Maintain strict adherence to all Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, and practices; Interpret Company policies and communicate them to teammates
  • Direct, supervise and coordinate the work activities of assigned trade/craft workers including assigning workers to specific duties
  • Follow specific directions from project supervision as well as assign workers to specific duties
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of installation
  • Review and release ColonialWebb Shop Drawings and Spool Drawings for timely field installation
  • Inspect work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Ensure required teammates are participating in Predictive reporting; audit 5X5’s and pretask plans for compliance
  • Schedule material and equipment deliveries to maintain project schedule
  • Attend meetings as required for the project
  • Complete daily reports, upload photos and find necessary documents
  • Teach, coach and guide teammates to ensure that they work safely and productively
  • Acting in the interest of the Company and using independent judgement, this position has the authority over teammates assigned to him/her on site and recommends hires, transfers, suspension, layoffs, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, and discipline over teammates assigned to him/her
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor


You Should Have


  • Mechanical, administrative and analytical skills
  • At least journeyman-level, industry experience, including supervisory experience
  • Extensive knowledge of International Codes and general HVAC and plumbing systems
  • Demonstrate foresight and problem-solving skills to make sound business decisions
  • Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy, make strategic decisions based on measurable criteria and comprehend technical data
  • Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with internal and external customers
  • Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner
  • Ability to handle day-to-day tasks relating to work assignments and asset management
  • Ability to read and understand project related documents in the English language
  • Ability to use current technology (i.e., laptop computer, tablet, smartphone, Microsoft Teams, Procore, BIM)


Apply online: www.ColonialWebb.com/careers.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

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