Assistant Supervisor

About the role

The Assistant Supervisor supports the Site Superintendent in daily construction activities across multi‑family, residential and commercial projects. This position helps keep projects on schedule, ensures quality standards, and maintains safety compliance while coordinating workers, subcontractors and materials.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in planning, coordinating and managing day‑to‑day site operations.
• Supervise trades, laborers and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with specifications and standards.
• Monitor site work for compliance with building codes, engineering practices, safety policies and contract requirements.
• Track materials, tools and equipment, ensuring availability and proper use.
• Conduct quality‑control inspections to verify workmanship meets required standards.
• Maintain daily documentation such as logs, reports, safety records and progress updates.
• Participate in construction meetings and help resolve on‑site issues, changes or scheduling conflicts.
• Support enforcement of safety programs, site rules and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Experience in residential or multi‑family construction in a supervisory or assistant supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Effective communication, leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation.

Required skills

• Construction practices
• Safety regulations
• Quality standards
• Interpretation of construction drawings and specifications