Assistant Superintendent

About the role

The Assistant Superintendent, as assigned by the Project Superintendent, supervises selected phases of a project and ensures successful cost results in labor and general materials purchases for assigned project(s). This role requires travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for designated phases or scopes of a construction project.
• Coordinates and directs trades for those phases or scopes, including subcontractors.
• Plans and develops construction techniques and methods such as form work, temporary structures, lay down areas, materials handling, crew sizes and deployment, equipment requirements, and task sequences.
• Purchases general materials and requisitions rental equipment.
• Identifies and recommends outstanding workers for the Permanent Construction Employee (PCE) program and trains and develops assigned PCEs in preparation for their promotions.
• Advises management when extra work is requested by the owner or occasioned by job conditions beyond the original estimate or contract documents.
• Makes recommendations for hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions for project-based employees and subcontractors under supervision; works to resolve conflicts and handles complaints.
• Completes performance reviews of assigned employees.
• Takes charge of layout and produces accurate line and grade for work; checks and verifies dimensions within the design drawings for each assigned phase of work; coordinates shop drawings (dependent on project type).
• Inspects for quality in both company-performed work and subcontractors' work and ensures compliance with engineered drawings; resolves quality assurance deficiencies.
• Responsible for day-to-day quality control for work under supervision.
• Enforces company safety and accident programs for the project.
• Sets the example, along with the Superintendent, for proper dress and safety awareness.
• Responsible for the overall management of the project in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Coordinates inbound and outbound truck shipments.

Requirements

• High school diploma with five years of applicable construction experience; two years of supervisory experience in a construction environment; or a 4-year degree in Building Construction or a related field of study (may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for applicable construction experience).
• Good organizational and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to independently carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide effective verbal and written instructions.
• Good analysis and observation skills.
• Ability to monitor resources, schedules, and materials in an environment of multiple, competing demands.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities in tough situations.
• Understanding of applicable building codes and how to read design drawings.
• Sound and deep knowledge of construction procedures and safety measures.
• Excellent delegation and time management skills.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains an OSHA 10-hour course certification that is current within the past three years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.