Assistant Superintendent - WA

About the role

Under the guidance of the Project Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, assists with the management of field operations for the delivery of a project through final completion and closeout. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting direction in the field, in alignment with Abbott’s core values, in terms that are clearly established on a job-by-job basis.

Responsibilities

Champions “The Abbott Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers. Ensures that “Built True – Built Together” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.

• Review Prime Contract & Subcontract plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
• Assist with development of project plan, including schedule, access, resources, building requirements, etc.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Interact with trade partners, architects and owners to resolve issues as they occur.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction issues and to improve construction methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules and be a champion of Abbott’s Quality360 program.
• Actively manage the subcontractor team onsite as a primary point of contact.
• Drive the project schedule in collaboration with the subcontractor team.
• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
• Work with Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan, and to review and submit RFI’s and submittal information.
• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
• Understand and enforce all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Manager.
• Be proficient with CMiC and knowledgeable on the PSMP (Project Safety Management Plan) and associated planning standards and record data input.
• Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and can be primary point of contact onsite in the absence of the Project Superintendent.
• Can be assigned as primary field representative on smaller projects when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in commercial construction.
• 5+ years of experience in related construction sector.
• A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong problem-solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction, moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
• Has experience using project management software and ability to learn new technological programs.
• Two to three year’s prior field experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Craft skills in building trades or equipment operation preferred.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

Abbott Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.