Assistant Superintendent

Position Summary

This is a unique opportunity to support cutting-edge, large-scale data center projects as our organization expands into a Prime Contractor role. You will help define how we deliver mission-critical projects at scale—combining MEP expertise with full-scope GC leadership—while working on some of the most complex and high-impact builds in the industry. 

The Assistant Superintendent is an experienced field leader responsible for the safe, coordinated, high-quality and timely execution of an assigned project area, work package or smaller project. This role leads day-to-day planning and subcontractor coordination, drives short-interval schedule performance and partners with the Superintendent and Construction Manager to deliver work in alignment with project requirements, milestones and client commitments.

We are currently seeking candidates for this role in Salt Lake City, UT and Columbus, OH.

Position Details

• Lead daily field operations for an assigned area, work package or smaller project, including logistics, staffing and manpower planning, deliveries, inspections, access, productivity and work sequencing. 
• Own short-interval planning and look-ahead execution for assigned work, including sequencing, constraints, handoffs, milestone alignment and recovery actions. 
• Lead subcontractor coordination and field-planning discussions; ensure trade partners understand safety, quality, schedule, productivity, staffing, delivery and sequencing expectations.
• Drive jobsite safety within the assigned scope by setting expectations, correcting unsafe behaviors and partnering with safety professionals and trade partners on incident-prevention activities. 
• Ensure quality standards and acceptance criteria are understood; coordinate inspections and first-work-in-place reviews, document deficiencies and drive timely corrective action and rework prevention.
• Review contract and coordination documents, identify field conflicts, constructability issues, scope gaps, procurement risks and potential schedule impacts and lead routine issue resolution. 
• Partner with the Superintendent and Construction Manager on field status, schedule updates, change conditions, cost impacts, procurement needs, owner communication and project risk mitigation. 
• Maintain complete field records and coordinate or support commissioning, testing, turnover, punch list, owner training, closeout documentation and final completion for assigned scopes. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; construction management, engineering or related coursework is preferred. 
• Minimum 7 years of construction experience with increasing field leadership responsibility, preferably with a general contractor, prime integrator or complex trade contractor. 
• OSHA 30 certification required. 
• Industrial construction and modular construction experience strongly preferred. 
• Experience leading work on data center, manufacturing, mission critical or other technically complex projects preferred. 
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, site logistics, scheduling, safety, quality, contract documents and field coordination. 
• Ability to lead subcontractors, vendors and multiple trades and translate project plans into clear daily and weekly expectations. 
• Experience with look-ahead planning, pull planning, RFIs, submittals, change events, inspections, commissioning and punch list management. 
• Ability to identify and resolve routine field and constructability issues and make sound decisions within assigned authority. 
• Strong field leadership, communication, organization, accountability and practical problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, daily reporting, model coordination or field technology platforms. 

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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