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Assistant Superintendent
Balfour Beatty
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30303
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 1 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
Atlanta's construction sector is growing steadily, increasing demand for Assistant Superintendents. However, competition remains keen due to many qualified candidates. Networking in local construction circles and highlighting project management software skills can provide an edge in this dynamic job market.
While not always mandatory, certifications like OSHA 30-hour safety training or PMP can boost your profile in Georgia's construction industry. These credentials demonstrate safety commitment and project management expertise, aligning with local employers’ preferences for Assistant Superintendent candidates.
Effective superintendents excel at budget management, schedule coordination, and team communication. Beyond technical skills, leadership in fostering safety culture and proactive problem-solving distinguishes top performers in commercial construction environments.
Superintendents often advance to project management or senior leadership roles by deepening expertise in financial oversight, contract negotiation, and large-scale project delivery. Continuous learning and certifications can open doors to executive construction management positions.
Assistant Superintendents focus on supporting field leadership with logistics, documentation, and subcontractor coordination, often gaining hands-on experience. In contrast, general Superintendents manage entire projects with broader decision-making authority and budget responsibility.
At Balfour Beatty, Assistant Superintendents engage with marquee, complex projects emphasizing zero harm safety culture and lean construction practices. This role offers a blend of technical growth and leadership exposure unmatched by many competitors.
Yes, Balfour Beatty encourages proficiency with project management software like Constructware and Primavera P6. The company supports skill development to streamline scheduling, budgeting, and documentation, enhancing operational efficiency on-site.
Assistant Superintendents in Atlanta typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and project scale. Competitive compensation at Balfour Beatty aligns with regional market trends, often including comprehensive benefits.
They coordinate subcontractor activities, oversee site logistics, and track scope changes closely to prevent delays. Their proactive involvement ensures alignment with safety, quality, and sustainability goals tailored to Atlanta’s industry standards.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes collaboration, safety, and innovation, fostering a supportive environment for learning and career growth. This contrasts with some firms where the focus may be more transactional, making it an attractive workplace for developing construction leaders.
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