What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent position at Hedrick Brothers Construction?
About Hedrick Brothers Construction
Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For more than 45 years, we have built projects throughout Florida in hospitality, multifamily, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector markets.
Our work is guided by our GRIT values—Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Teamwork—and a culture built on doing right by our people, trade partners, and clients.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in the day-to-day management of active construction projects, helping coordinate field operations, safety, quality, and scheduling. This role serves as the entry point into Hedrick Brothers' field leadership career path and provides hands-on experience leading projects alongside experienced construction professionals.
You will spend most of your time on project sites assisting with trade partner coordination, documentation, quality control, and safety while developing the skills needed to independently manage future projects.
What You'll Do
FIELD SUPPORT & COORDINATION
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
This position is performed primarily on active construction sites and may involve exposure to weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, machinery, and other jobsite conditions. Team members must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, climb ladders, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
What We Offer
Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.
Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For more than 45 years, we have built projects throughout Florida in hospitality, multifamily, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector markets.
Our work is guided by our GRIT values—Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Teamwork—and a culture built on doing right by our people, trade partners, and clients.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in the day-to-day management of active construction projects, helping coordinate field operations, safety, quality, and scheduling. This role serves as the entry point into Hedrick Brothers' field leadership career path and provides hands-on experience leading projects alongside experienced construction professionals.
You will spend most of your time on project sites assisting with trade partner coordination, documentation, quality control, and safety while developing the skills needed to independently manage future projects.
What You'll Do
FIELD SUPPORT & COORDINATION
- Assist the Superintendent with project planning, sequencing, logistics, and staffing activities.
- Support development and maintenance of project schedules and short-term look-ahead plans.
- Coordinate daily activities with trade partners and help resolve field issues.
- Procure and track delivery of tools, equipment, and materials.
- Assist in preparing RFIs and communicating questions to the project team.
- Support manpower planning and identify potential schedule impacts.
- Complete daily reports, progress photos, inspections, and safety documentation in Procore.
- Maintain organized project records, logs, drawings, sign-in sheets, labor reports, and material tracking.
- Inspect work in place to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and project standards.
- Support change order documentation, pricing requests, and delay notifications.
- Assist with project closeout documentation and punch list activities.
- Champion Hedrick Brothers' safety culture and OSHA compliance.
- Conduct and document toolbox talks and jobsite safety inspections.
- Maintain SDS files, safety signage, emergency contacts, first-aid supplies, fire extinguishers, and PPE inventories.
- Partner with the Safety Department to identify and correct hazards.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up activities when necessary.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2–4 years of commercial construction field experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of commercial construction methods and CSI MasterFormat divisions.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification or willingness to obtain.
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
- AGC Supervisory Training Program (STP) completed or willingness to complete.
- Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, and construction documents.
- Working knowledge of Procore and Microsoft Office.
- Experience using construction layout equipment, including laser levels or total stations, preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to learn and grow into a field leadership role.
This position is performed primarily on active construction sites and may involve exposure to weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, machinery, and other jobsite conditions. Team members must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, climb ladders, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Profit sharing and bonus opportunities tied to company and project performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Annual company apparel stipend
- Ongoing training, certification support, and career advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in GRIT
Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.