Assistant Superintendent II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Austin, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field and 2+ years of commercial construction experience or, in lieu of college degree, 6+ years of commercial construction trade experience
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 in planning the physical layout of the jobsite, 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.
Plans daily and weekly activities for each craft, including schedule forecasts, and provides technical instructions to foremen.
Oversees the overall safety of the jobsite, including implementing safety plans and procedures.
Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools.
Inspects all field construction work in progress, ensuring high-quality workmanship and promptly addressing deficiencies.
Provides technical guidance and resolves construction problems, investigating 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 leadership, crew sizes, and equipment as necessary.
Monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes.
Manages the scheduling of all governmental inspections necessary for obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
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 parties with a financial interest in the project.
Performs project close-out tasks, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all field construction activities.