Assistant Superintendent

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

Position Objective

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assisting the superintendent with the execution of the work in the field to maintain schedule, quality, and budget. This position will assist in supervising the field logistics, managing the daily work of the Centric field team, and ensuring the successful completion of all subcontractor work. This position partners very closely with the Project Manager to ensure issues are quickly resolved, work is monitored for quality, field members operate within required safety guidelines and project deadlines are met.

Essential Job Functions

Project and Field Management

• Have a thorough understanding of all construction documents


• Review, coordinate, and understand submittals and shop drawings


• Work with the Project Manager to develop, update, and maintain the project schedule and three-week look-ahead schedules


• Schedule, coordinate, and sequence all material deliveries, subcontractors, and vendors


• Coordinate, review, and inspect installed work to ensure compliance with construction documents


• Resolve/diffuse issues quickly and effectively


• Schedule, coordinate, and manage pre-installation meetings, permits, testing, and inspections


• Supervise completion of punch lists and final project close-out

Communication, Documentation & Project Controls

• Produce and maintain field reports and documentation (schedules, cost reports, delay reports, work logs, as-builts)


• Communicate effectively and professionally with all project stakeholders


• Participate in client meetings to report project progress and resolve outstanding production issues


• Understand the project budget and work with the Project Manager to manage cost


• Assist in facilitating weekly job site meetings


• Must be able to learn, understand, and utilize required technology/software


• Ensure all field personnel are working in compliance with OSHA and Centric safety requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum (2) years of field supervision experience in commercial construction


• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/construction science, or extensive work experience in commercial construction


• Intermediate knowledge of project management, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office products


• Must be proficient in reading and understanding plans, specifications, drawings, and project schedules


• OSHA-10 is required within 30 days of employment


• OSHA-30 and First-Aid/CPR certifications are preferred


• A valid driver’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates innovative problem-solving and strong analytical skills that can be applied in resolving complex job site situations


• Strong ability to prioritize and develop work schedules that incorporate multiple trade groups


• Maintains composure, professionalism, and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolves issues without escalating tension


• Demonstrates confidence in spotting construction productivity issues by taking action to resolve them before the project is negatively impacted


• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and face-to-face


• Strong ability to build relationships, influence others into action, and work exceptionally well under pressure


• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of materials and resource allocation, construction tools, and execution according to plan specifications


• Embraces technology and is able to use it in ways that support project success and client satisfaction

Superior Benefits Package

• Unlimited PTO


• 100% Employee-owned!


• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service


• Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance


• HSA with company match


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• Company provided laptop and cell phone


• 401k plan with company contributions


• 529e college savings plan with company contributions


• Tuition reimbursement


• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.