Assistant Superintendent - Austin Commercial

Assistant Superintendent I - Austin Commercial

Overview:
This position assists the assistant superintendent I and superintendent in the day-to-day field construction activities on the assigned jobsite.

• Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
• Assists with planning the physical layout of the jobsite to effectively use all available space; initiates startup activities, including site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.; designates where building materials will be stored, parking areas, placement of cranes, hoists, etc.
• Helps direct field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third party site surveyors before foundation work begins.
• Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule; provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins.
• In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of safety plans and procedures.
• Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
• Inspects all field construction work in progress, including subcontracted work, and ensures high-quality workmanship; identifies and follows up on deficiencies.
• Provides technical guidance to resolve day-to-day construction problems, investigating alternative methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality; works with architects, engineers, and consulting firms as necessary.
• Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with budget; takes corrective action to improve productivity when costs exceed norms; investigates delays and adjusts leadership, crew sizes, and equipment as needed.
• Monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to construction activities.
• Manages scheduling of governmental inspections to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
• Administers the company Safety & Health Manual; assumes responsibility for health and safety of employees, including first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, and OSHA inspections on site.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other interested parties; resolves problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiation.
• Performs tasks related to project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
• Maintains a detailed daily report of all field construction activity.

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field or, in lieu of degree, 4 years of commercial construction trade experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Entry level position

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction