Assistant Superintendent II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an Assistant Superintendent II for its Austin, TX Division. This role assists the superintendent in day-to-day field construction activities, taking charge of specific construction activities and/or supervision of various crafts. Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm and is 100% employee-owned, emphasizing safety, service, and integrity.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field and 2+ years of commercial construction experience OR 6+ years of commercial construction trade experience in lieu of a college degree.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).

Responsibilities

Assists the superintendent in reviewing record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine project scope, materials, manpower, and equipment needs.
Assists the superintendent and project manager in planning the jobsite layout, initiating startup activities (site security, trailer placement, utility hookups), and designating storage areas, parking, and crane placement.
Directs field engineers in jobsite survey and layout, ensuring dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by third-party surveyors.
Plans daily and weekly activities for each craft, providing detailed schedule forecasts and technical instructions to foremen.
Resolves ambiguities in plans and drawings with project office staff before construction begins.
Oversees the overall safety of the jobsite, implementing safety plans and procedures.
Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools.
Inspects all field construction work, including subcontracted work, ensuring high-quality workmanship and promptly addressing deficiencies.
Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving construction problems and investigates alternative work methods and materials.
Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with budget, taking corrective action to improve productivity.
Investigates reasons for construction schedule delays and adjusts resources as necessary.
Monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes.
Manages the scheduling of all governmental inspections.
Administers the company Safety & Health Manual, assuming responsibility for employee health and safety.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with owners, architects, consulting firms, and other stakeholders.
Performs tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all field construction activities.