Assistant Superintendent

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Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 22 projects with 18 more under construction in states across the US. Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction:
Integrity, Precision, Growth, Driven, Relationships.

As an Assistant Superintendent at Elmington Construction, you will assist in leading and managing the field team and oversee all work on site. The assistant superintendent will be responsible for quality standards, inspections, safety regulations, orderliness on-site, adherence to company guidelines, collaboration with PM team, and coordination of subcontractors and equipment/materials on site.

• Effective communication skills
• Manages complexities & details
• Results focused
• Driven to learn
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Knowledge of all facets of ground up Construction
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – OSHA 30 Hour preferred. If not current, to receive within the first year of employment and keep current.
• Ability to travel if needed
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.

• Knowledge, management, and occasional installation of rough carpentry including layout of foundations/walls/decks, installing wood blocking/hardware/wood guard rails, setting frames/doors/windows, minor concrete formwork, and minor demolition.
• Models safety as a core guiding principle and brings safety concerns to the Superintendent.
• Holds subs accountable to proper housekeeping of project site.
• Communicates any material delivery needs to project team & superintendent.
• Performs a detailed review of project documents to stay ahead of RFI's and future coordination issues.
• Assists in daily reports, progress reports, and compliance reports.
• Documents subcontractor issues.
• Assists in planning the project and updating project schedule.
• Plans and establishes the flow of the work activities on the project.
• Reviews approved submittals and ensures installed work is to submittals & specs.
• Helps drive project closeout and owner turnover.
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy & processes to new team members.
• Prioritizes and actively mentors and trains others.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred, but can be substituted with experience.
• Minimum of ten years related construction experience and/or training.
• Commercial/Multi-Family Construction experience preferred.

• Must be able to work outside on construction site including all types of weather (extremes of hot/cold).
• You will be working in a temporary facility/structure.
• Able to stand, crawl, climb ladders & stairs, balance, stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites).
• You must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/overt more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• You frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You occasionally work in high, precarious places and are occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles,…