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Assistant Superintendent
Balfour Beatty
Location : Palmetto, GA, 30268
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Assistant Superintendent
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
The Role
Joining Balfour Beatty as an Assistant Superintendent you’ll be on-site helping to drive the success of high-profile, large-scale projects from the ground up — from preconstruction through close-out. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced professionals, gaining exposure to complex buildings while sharpening your technical, financial, and leadership skills all whilst driving our Safety/Zero Harm culture and ensuring that critical project documentation and communication flow is maintained.
You will have a significant runway for continued development, learning and career growth as well as exposure to a wide range of complex high-value marquee projects.
Essential Functions
- Keep Projects on Track- Support field leadership team (Superintendents) in maintaining budgets, tracking costs, processing billing, and identifying scope changes to ensure schedule and financial performance.
- Stay Ahead of the Schedule- Help manage site logistics, support subcontractor orientations, and ensure schedules align with quality, safety, and sustainability goals.
- Run the Details-Take ownership of documentation: submittals, RFIs, change tracking, quality checks, and project close-out.
- Represent the Best- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, always representing our company’s values and commitment to excellence.
What You’ll Need:
- 1–3 years of experience in commercial construction, ideally in a field or project engineer capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a proactive mindset.
- Familiarity with construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and document management.
- Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.) advantageous.
- A drive to learn, grow, and make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
Accessibility:
Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
At Balfour Beatty, the Assistant Superintendent acts as a critical liaison supporting field leadership to keep large-scale projects on schedule and budget. In Palmetto, GA, this role ensures smooth coordination among subcontractors and maintains compliance with safety and quality standards on site.
While both roles require construction knowledge, a Superintendent typically oversees the entire project site, whereas an Assistant Superintendent focuses more on detailed documentation, scheduling, and assisting in budget tracking. Mastery of tools like Constructware or Primavera P6 enhances efficiency in the Assistant role.
Effective communication, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to safety culture are vital. The ability to foster subcontractor relationships and maintain operational excellence under pressure distinguishes successful Assistant Superintendents, especially on complex infrastructure projects.
Assistant Superintendents in Palmetto generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and project scale. Competitive benefits packages at companies like Balfour Beatty enhance total compensation, making the role financially attractive in Georgia’s construction market.
Certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and local Georgia contractor licenses can elevate a candidate’s profile. Familiarity with regional building codes and environmental regulations in Palmetto also strengthens applications for Assistant Superintendent roles.
Given Balfour Beatty’s reputation and the growth in Georgia's commercial construction, competition is moderate to high. Candidates with a blend of technical skills, safety commitment, and local industry experience tend to stand out in Palmetto’s expanding infrastructure projects.
Balfour Beatty provides a structured pathway for growth, including exposure to marquee projects, leadership mentorship, and continuous training. Their focus on zero harm safety culture and innovation also empowers Assistant Superintendents to advance into senior roles in a supportive environment.
This position actively promotes safety by enforcing rigorous site protocols and embedding zero harm® principles into daily operations. Assistant Superintendents are pivotal in ensuring that safety is a shared value, reducing incidents while enhancing project quality and efficiency.
Daily responsibilities include managing subcontractor schedules, documenting RFIs and change orders, conducting quality checks, and supporting the Superintendent in budget tracking. Attention to detail and clear communication ensure projects meet deadlines and maintain high standards.
Balfour Beatty complements competitive salaries with extensive benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer time. These perks foster employee wellbeing and loyalty, making the Assistant Superintendent position more attractive in a competitive market.
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