Assistant Project Superintendent

The Christman Company•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent role may be assigned as the sole superintendent to small projects, larger projects during final stages of a project’s close-out, or assigned as the sole superintendent to projects during off-hour work shifts. This role is responsible for performing safety audits and leads all safety measures of a project including the trades and subcontractors. The Assistant Superintendent may provide direct supervision of hourly field employees in areas such as carpentry, concrete, and general labor. They are responsible for ensuring hourly labor timesheets are completed accurately and on time, and for maintaining knowledge of miscellaneous materials required for safety efforts and self-performed work, coordinating procurement through field office staff. This role is also responsible for accurately producing and distributing Daily Reports and maintaining awareness of shop drawing information, overseeing correct installations based on contract documents and shop drawings/submittals. The Assistant Superintendent will assist in the implementation and ongoing execution of the Quality Assurance Program, schedule work activities by producing look-ahead schedules, and collaborate with the project team to update or create the project master schedule. Participation in jobsite subcontractor and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings is required to stay informed about the schedule and potential changes. The role also includes completing assigned and required training.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or related field.
Completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program in a related job field.
Three (3) years of work experience in a related job field.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials covering the full range of trade divisions.
Ability to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels including internal and external partners.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of health and safety laws.
Outstanding decision-making skills.
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project, as well as, Procore and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Prior experience as a construction foreman or equivalent role.

Responsibilities

Serve as the sole superintendent for small projects, during final stages of larger projects, or during off-hour work shifts.
Perform safety audits and lead all safety measures for the project, including trades and subcontractors.
Provide direct supervision of hourly field employees in areas such as carpentry, concrete, and general labor.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of hourly labor timesheets.
Maintain knowledge of materials required for safety and self-performed work, and coordinate procurement.
Accurately produce and distribute Daily Reports.
Maintain awareness of shop drawing information and oversee correct installations based on contract documents and shop drawings/submittals.
Assist in the implementation and ongoing execution of the Quality Assurance Program.
Schedule work activities by producing look-ahead schedules and work with the project team to update/create the project master schedule.
Participate in jobsite subcontractor and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings.
Complete assigned and required training.