Assistant Superintendent of Building Trades
University of Southern Mississippi
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Job overview
The Assistant Superintendent of Building Trades supports the Superintendent in overseeing skilled trades operations for campus facilities. The role supervises staff, coordinates construction and maintenance activities, and provides technical guidance while ensuring work meets safety standards, building codes, and University requirements. It also includes hands-on support for building modifications, carpentry, and equipment repairs, as well as assistance with budgeting and procurement. The position is essential personnel and may require campus storm or emergency duty.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Assistant Superintendent of Building Trades supports the Superintendent in overseeing skilled trades operations for campus facilities. This position supervises staff, coordinates daily construction and maintenance activities, and ensures all work is performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with building codes and University standards. The Assistant Superintendent manages workflow, provides technical guidance, coordinates subcontractors, and assists with budgeting and procurement. In addition to supervisory duties, this role provides hands-on support for building modifications, carpentry, and equipment repairs. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to remain on campus for storm or emergency duty.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Support the Superintendent in operational and financial management by assisting with cost control, budget monitoring, purchasing, and reporting.
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Plan, assign, and supervise building trades projects to ensure proper staffing, workflow, and timely completion of tasks.
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Provide technical expertise and guidance by training and mentoring staff, overseeing safe use of woodworking and construction equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
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Coordinate and evaluate construction, maintenance, and event-related projects by working with contractors, campus partners (including Athletics), and other stakeholders to scope, estimate, and deliver quality results.
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Manage resources and equipment through accurate estimating, requisitioning, and inspection of materials, tools, and machinery, ensuring proper maintenance and availability.
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Ensure quality and compliance by inspecting completed work, directing corrections as needed, and maintaining accurate records through TMA maintenance software and related systems.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,177 open Facilities Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$122–197K/yr1,397 salary ranges
- US median$29–37/hr179 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Facilities Management jobs in Mississippi and 2,177 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Mississippi
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- Experience
- Facilities Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,600 postings).
- Education
- 277 of the 2,177 open Facilities Management jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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