Assistant Superintendent

About the role

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting an experienced Assistant Superintendent to work on Data Center projects near Alexandria, LA. The position will collaborate with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to coordinate field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, work quality, and trade contractor and supplier coordination. Project scopes are generally less than $5 million or represent a component of a larger, complex project. Travelers are provided with per diem, trips, and additional incentives.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Manage on‑site construction activities and maintain a complete set of updated construction drawings as a permanent record.
• Schedule and procure tools, equipment, and materials; ensure all team members are trained on required tools and processes; attend weekly toolbox talks.
• Partner with the project team to provide information in project start‑up and close‑out meetings.
• Hold trade contractors accountable for meeting the schedule and performing quality work while maintaining positive relationships.
• Manage, review, and control all project cost codes, budgets, and production units for assigned portions of the project.
• Ensure project quality per AP’s quality management programs; participate in creating site‑specific quality control plans and monitor compliance.
• Troubleshoot jobsite challenges, offer innovative solutions, and document all corrections, changes, and requests.
• Collaborate in the creation of site‑specific safety plans; monitor compliance and support AP’s safety program to strive for Zero Injury.
• Lead or attend on‑site safety meetings; review trade contractors’ safety programs and SDS information; identify and correct safety hazards; maintain and post OSHA and company‑required safety literature.
• Collaborate with other departments during pre‑construction and planning phases, providing technical expertise and participating in constructability reviews.
• Assist with management of the pre‑construction schedule and review plans and specifications for constructability and schedule issues.
• Assist in quantity take‑off and pricing estimates.
• Help prepare, coordinate, and update the detailed project schedule, including procurement items.
• Establish punch‑list process and close‑out procedures with the Project Manager, owner, and design team; maintain a Zero Punchlist.
• Understand contract terms, project estimate, budget set‑up, and trade contractor/supplier scopes.
• Ensure all subcontractors meet insurance requirements before onsite work.
• Participate in procuring future projects and building client loyalty; support marketing efforts, presentations, and proposal preparations.
• Build and maintain a network of potential client leads.
• Participate in at least one industry organization.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the owner and design team; communicate the owner’s goals to field team members.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Post‑secondary or bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 2+ years of related experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 7+ years of directly related experience.
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, MS Project, P6, Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, and other project management tools.
• Solid understanding of building plans and specifications, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.
• Proven results in driving safety initiatives and compliance; ability to obtain or maintain OSHA 30 certification.
• Physical ability to climb, walk, lift, carry, push, and perform repetitive motion activities; occasional lifting of up to 100 lb.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and accept long‑term out‑of‑area assignments; ability to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and strong analytical and logical skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.

Pay

Estimated salary range: $78,000.00 – $124,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus