Assistant Construction Superintendent-Traveling Role

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Superintendent - Traveling Role

About Creature

Creature is a builder that self-performs core trades and leads projects from the ground up. We invest in craftsmanship, field leadership, and disciplined execution — not layers of subcontracting. If you’re tired of just managing and want to build with accountability and pride, Creature is the place to grow your career. Creature is a vertically integrated builder committed to redefining construction through self-perform execution, craftsmanship, and field leadership. We deliver complex projects by owning scope, developing trade talent, and eliminating coordination waste. Our teams take pride in building with precision, planning with clarity, and finishing with excellence.

Mission of the Role

Support field leadership in executing ground-up construction projects with excellence. The Assistant Superintendent ensures daily field operations are safe, productive, and aligned with schedule and quality standards. This role is hands-on, coordinating crews, monitoring progress, and driving accountability across all trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent with day-to-day field operations including scheduling, coordination, and supervision of self-perform crews and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily site walks to verify work quality, safety, and progress against plan.
• Manage daily documentation through photos, reports, and production tracking tools.
• Support project setup including schedules, procurement logs, and subcontractor onboarding.
• Assist with daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and look-ahead planning.
• Identify and escalate field risks, scope conflicts, or schedule impacts.
• Ensure installation aligns with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–5 years of field experience as Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, or Project Engineer OR a degree in Building Sciences or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in ground-up construction.
• Strong understanding of plans, specifications, and field coordination.
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, etc.).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.

Preferred

• Experience with self-perform trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Familiarity with lean planning, TAKT scheduling, or production tracking.
• Knowledge of building codes and inspection requirements.

Core Values

• Ownership over Coordination — Own outcomes, not tasks.
• Accomplishment over Activity — Focus on results and field performance.
• Compelling Conscientiousness — Sweat the details that determine quality.
• Mastery of Communication — Drive clarity, closure, and alignment.
• Accountability is Reliability — Hold yourself and others to the standard.

Creature is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate craftsmanship, character, and commitment to the build.