How to hire an assistant construction superintendent

How to hire an assistant construction superintendent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant construction superintendent hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant construction superintendent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant construction superintendent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant construction superintendent hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An assistant construction superintendent's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant construction superintendents from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents assistant construction superintendent salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Construction Superintendent	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Construction Superintendent	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$22-47
   Owner/Project Manager	An Owner/Project Manager is responsible for delivering every project on time within the budget and scope of the company. They are also in charge of the overall management of the company.	$34-60
   Field Manager	A field manager is a professional who manages a staff of field representatives that travel to customers' sites to promote their products or services. Field managers must hire new employees and arrange in-house and vendor training programs to ensure they have a full understanding of their responsibilities... Show more	$20-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Construction Projects
   • Construction Management
   • Quality Standards
   • Construction Sites
   • Project Site
   • Construction Process
   • Safety Regulations
   • Plumbing
   • Construction Schedule
   • Sub Contractors
   • RFI
   • Field Supervision
   • Construction Methods

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
   • Generate RFI in print deficiency.
   • Assist in enforcement of all leer, OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
   • Complete inspections with county for plumbing, engineering, a/c, electrical and fire prevention.
   • Schedule, coordinate and review electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, tile work, appliances, etc.
   • Perform contract management, construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, client relations, quality assurance and safety policy oversight and enforcement.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant construction superintendent job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant construction superintendent salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant construction superintendents' average salary in kansas is 58% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant construction superintendents earn 53% less than senior-level assistant construction superintendents.
   • Certifications. An assistant construction superintendent with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant construction superintendent's salary.

   Average assistant construction superintendent salary

   $67,844yearly

   $32.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant construction superintendent salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing an assistant construction superintendent job description

   A job description for an assistant construction superintendent role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant construction superintendent job description:

   Assistant construction superintendent job description example

   • BS Construction Management or BS Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Civil) and 1-2 years related experience in industrial or commercial construction/project management.
   • Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation. (Daily driving approx. 20% & travel within sales region, approx. 50%). Some weekends required.
   • Strong communication and organizational skills and have a thorough understanding of construction safety regulations.
   • Successful candidate will possess the means for paying for travel with monthly reimbursement of travel expenses

   DO WE HAVE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Our Construction Management Group works closely with our direct US sales team of over 150.

   We provide a competitive base salary, bonus package, solid health coverage, 401K and pension plan, plus an expense package including car allowance.

   You will also receive on-going training, administrative support, technical service, and R&D support along with encouragement, recognition and opportunities for growth. And we stand behind our nearly century-old Stonhard name and our brands.

   DO YOU SEE YOURSELF WORKING WITH US? LET’S GET STARTED.

   Stonhard is part of RPM, International (NYSE: RPM) is headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ and has nearly a century of experience manufacturing and installing high performance, seamless floors throughout the world. We manufacture and install long-term floor, wall and lining solutions to markets including, but not limited to: food & beverage, general manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, education, healthcare, government, technology and hospitality.

   We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

   Company DescriptionStonhard is part of RPM, International (NYSE: RPM) headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ and has more than 95 years of experience manufacturing and installing high performance, seamless floors throughout the world. We manufacture and install long-term floor, wall and lining solutions to markets including, but not limited to: food & beverage, general manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, education, healthcare, government, technology and hospitality

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant construction superintendent for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant construction superintendents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant construction superintendents who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant construction superintendent job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant construction superintendent candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant construction superintendents, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant construction superintendent

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant construction superintendent position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant construction superintendent. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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