Assistant Superintendent MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION

San Jose, CA Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

a well-established general contractor specializing in multifamily affordable housing developments throughout Northern California, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join their team onsite in San Jose, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in large, complex podium-style projects while working alongside experienced construction leaders in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do as the Assistant Superintendent:

  • Support the Superintendent in managing daily field operations on multifamily construction projects
  • Coordinate subcontractors and labor crews to maintain productivity and schedule adherence
  • Monitor project milestones and ensure work is progressing according to timeline
  • Review field layouts, dimensions, and site conditions for accuracy
  • Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure quality standards are met
  • Assist in enforcing safety protocols and maintaining compliance with OSHA and company standards
  • Document daily activity including reports, manpower logs, and site updates
  • Communicate field updates, challenges, and progress to project leadership
  • Help manage site logistics including material deliveries, site cleanliness, and staging

Must-Haves as the Assistant Superintendent:

  • 5+ years of hands-on construction experience
  • Background in multifamily or residential construction projects
  • Experience supporting large-scale projects valued at $40M or more
  • Working knowledge of construction sequencing, safety practices, and building codes
  • Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work full-time onsite in the San Jose / Bay Area

Nice-to-Haves as the Assistant Superintendent:

  • Experience on affordable housing or podium-style construction projects
  • Formal education in Construction Management or related field
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $160,000 plus bonus potential
  • 100% employer-paid health coverage for employee and spouse
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO program
  • Company vehicle, vehicle allowance, or mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunity to grow into a lead Superintendent role

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

About this role

Summary

Support project operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, ensure quality and safety in multifamily construction.

Job title

Assistant Superintendent MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Onsite in San Jose, CA; remote not allowed

Salary

$120k–$160k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction experiencemultifamilysafety practicesProcoreMS ProjectMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

affordable housingpodium-style projectsConstruction Managementbilingual

Specializations

multifamilyresidentialsafetyconstruction sequencing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City