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Assistant Superintendent

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Canton, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Job Summary:

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for performing tasks as assigned by the Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent oversees trade labor in particular areas of the project as determined by management. Develops and applies foundational construction knowledge to begin to manage areas of responsibility.

Primary Duties:

  • Accomplishing tasks assigned by the Superintendent and communicating their progress.
  • Assisting Superintendent with planning manpower
  • Reviewing and becoming familiar with project contract documents, specifications, and drawings
  • Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns, taking minutes as required.
  • Providing field support to construction superintendents and project managers to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.
  • Assisting in developing scopes of work for each subcontractor
  • Assisting with constructability reviews
  • Attending preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work
  • Assisting with the completion of project close-out
  • Assisting in coordinating punch list items and procedures
  • Assisting in management of project permit process
  • Assisting with planning weekly work activities for a trade crew
  • Assisting with planning labor needs for a given task
  • Supporting and participating in schedule development and updates
  • Assisting with the change management system by soliciting, receiving, and reviewing quotations to aid management in IOCC and Change Order development.
  • Review and distribute RFIs, submittals under supervision.
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of the site logistics plan for the project
  • Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
  • Follow Yates Code of Conduct
  • Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and/or assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
  • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Other related duties as needed and assigned by the General Superintendent in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred.
  • Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
  • Knowledge of basic construction and/or engineering principles.
  • Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.

Requirements:

  • Mobile Equipment Training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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