Assistant Superintendent

Clark Construction Group•Los Angeles, CA

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent coordinates field operations for specific areas and/or specific self-performed and subcontracted trades on a project. The role ensures construction work follows the project’s planned sequence and schedule and implements and enforces applicable safety and quality control procedures. This is an active, hands-on position involving significant time on construction sites and some office work. The work environment may include varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, moving mechanical equipment, and the fast-paced conditions of an active project. The position also requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings are required. Compensation includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. The stated base salary range is $90,000–$175,000, with pay potentially varying based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

3 to 6+ years of experience working on construction projects in a field role.
Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others, including subcontractors and suppliers.
Working knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower.
Knowledge of safety and government regulations, such as OSHA, and successful implementation of them on a job site.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.
Ability to perform active, physically demanding work, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting for office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.
Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to communications about time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline; preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, Field Wire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work.
Understand project milestone dates and the requirements to achieve them.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the Contract Documents and the scope of work for assigned areas or trades.
Understand the duration of each activity.
Apply knowledge of equipment capability and develop plans for its optimum utilization.
Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that directly affect assigned areas or trades.
Supervise the field workforce to ensure work is completed in the most cost-effective manner.
Know the budgets for supervised work.
Determine causes and develop remedies when costs are not in line with the budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations.
Conduct regular, scheduled, and unscheduled safety inspections to ensure working conditions and work habits comply with company and government standards.
Take remedial action when required and establish a hazard-recognition procedure at the beginning of every new activity.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Proactively identify and build relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Help recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent for the Clark team.
Meet stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals by anticipating their expectations.