How to hire an assistant superintendent

How to hire an assistant superintendent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant 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 superintendent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant superintendent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant superintendent, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant superintendent to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant superintendent that fits the bill.

   This list presents assistant superintendent salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Superintendent	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Superintendent	An Assistant Superintendent supervises the effective and efficient implementation of instructional programs and ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations. They are employed in every educational institution and university.	$22-61
   General Foreman	Using their knowledge and expertise of all construction disciplines, a general foreman plans and oversees operations within a construction site to ensure that everything is running smoothly. They are typically in charge of conducting regular inspections, coordinating with engineers and architects, managing the budget and expenditures, supervising workers, and ensuring that the project moves according to the desired time frame... Show more	$17-29
   Crew Foreman	A crew foreman coordinates the daily activities in a construction site to ensure that operations adhere to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. They serve as the point of contact for supervisors, clients, and construction workers... Show more	$19-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Quality Standards
   • OSHA
   • Construction Management
   • Safety Standards
   • Construction Projects
   • Project Management
   • Direct Supervision
   • Construction Process
   • Site Safety
   • Construction Sites
   • Mowing
   • Punch List
   • Fairways

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead QA planning and plan development for support applications.
   • Manage computerize controls for heating, A/C and all energy management systems.
   • Manage subcontractor trades including: foundation waterproofing, MEP systems, concrete, underground utilities and all finish trades.
   • Develop and manage all pesticide, weed, fertilizer, and cultural programs for turf grass and landscape plants.
   • Manage coordination and logistics for security project for used cooking oil collection containers.
   • Manage off-site inventory and logistics locations, including negotiating payment terms and long-term lease agreements.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, assistant superintendents' average salary in alaska is 76% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant superintendents earn 64% less than senior-level assistant superintendents.
   • Certifications. An assistant 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 superintendent's salary.

   Average assistant superintendent salary

   $77,284yearly

   $37.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant superintendent salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average assistant superintendent salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$111,282	$54
   2	California	$110,796	$53
   3	Massachusetts	$108,850	$52
   4	New Jersey	$88,242	$42
   5	Maine	$82,267	$40
   6	District of Columbia	$81,018	$39
   7	Michigan	$80,645	$39
   8	Georgia	$79,621	$38
   9	Arizona	$76,300	$37
   10	Illinois	$75,816	$36
   11	Maryland	$75,702	$36
   12	Texas	$74,828	$36
   13	Pennsylvania	$70,192	$34
   14	Virginia	$68,799	$33
   15	Ohio	$68,761	$33
   16	Minnesota	$65,571	$32
   17	North Carolina	$64,259	$31
   18	South Carolina	$64,226	$31
   19	Oregon	$63,672	$31
   20	Indiana	$62,885	$30

   Average assistant superintendent salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Brookfield Properties	$136,656	$65.70	1
   2	Tesla	$112,227	$53.96	15
   3	Katerra	$111,564	$53.64	8
   4	EDF	$102,486	$49.27
   5	Gavilon	$99,550	$47.86
   6	Taylor Morrison	$98,986	$47.59
   7	Escalon	$97,271	$46.76
   8	D.R. Horton	$95,974	$46.14	93
   9	KB Home	$91,597	$44.04
   10	Jacobs Engineering Group	$91,487	$43.98
   11	Boston Public Schools	$89,878	$43.21
   12	Bechtel Corporation	$89,050	$42.81	62
   13	Swinerton	$88,695	$42.64	38
   14	Beck	$88,092	$42.35	11
   15	Century Communities	$87,807	$42.21
   16	SpawGlass Holding LP	$87,665	$42.15	8
   17	Remote	$87,514	$42.07
   18	Forrester Construction	$87,437	$42.04
   19	Lendlease	$86,850	$41.75
   20	CyberCoders	$86,531	$41.60	9

4. Writing an assistant superintendent job description

   A job description for an assistant 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 superintendent job description:

   Assistant superintendent job description example

   Job DescriptionTraveling Assistant Multi Family Superintendent If you are a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with Multi Family experience, please read on!
   
   Established the company in 2009 as a result of understanding the need for attention to detail, competitive pricing and quality construction management services. Together we have a combined experience totaling over 50 years in construction management of diverse property types and dynamic market conditions. Our project list which has been enclosed reflects the depth of our projects. From straightforward renovations to complex mixed use developments, we have the capacity and proven track record for executing excellence and earning repeat business with the highest level of integrity.What You Will Be DoingThe superintendent, in partnership with the project manager, is responsible for the overall success of a construction project. Position is responsible for managing subcontractors, quality control and assurance, providing exceptional client service, leading a project team, managing project schedule and being part of making the project a good experience for everyone involved.What You Need for this PositionMinimum 2 years experience:
   -Assistance Superintendent
   -Multi-Family, Hotel or Senior Living
   -Strong understanding of building systems
   -Ability to read blue prints and specifications
   -Commercial Construction
   -Effective verbal and written communication skills
   -Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
   -Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and subcontractors
   -Self-motivated
   -Must be willing to TravelIf you are a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with Multi Family experience, please apply today! - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
   
   CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant superintendents for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant superintendents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant superintendents with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant superintendent job on Zippia to find and attract quality assistant superintendent candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant superintendent candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 superintendent

   Once you've found the assistant superintendent candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant superintendent first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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