Assistant Superintendent

Balfour Beatty Communities•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join its team in Dallas, Texas. The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent by managing designated field activities and supervising assigned construction work performed by subcontractors and employees. The role helps ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with company policies and procedures, while advancing the company’s vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices. K-12 project experience is preferred but not required; candidates with vertical construction experience will be considered. The Assistant Superintendent supports project financial reporting, preconstruction planning, project start-up and scheduling, field operations, project administration, and close-out. The position also contributes to customer and partner relationships, safety, sustainability, quality control, employee development, and the promotion of company values. New hires must sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within their first six months. The role requires 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years or maintenance of STS certification.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience; required experience may vary based on project size, scope, and complexity.
New hires must sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months.
Complete 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years or maintain STS certification.
Make decisions under tight deadlines.
Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
Demonstrate commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to improve, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
Demonstrate proficiency with a personal computer and company communication tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on K-12 projects.
Vertical construction experience.
A B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and completion requirements regularly to support the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Participate in preconstruction planning regarding project schedule and budget when possible.
Review project estimates and the cost control system at the beginning of the project.
Understand project specifications, the contract, and its general conditions, and confirm that materials and subcontract work meet contract documents and quality specifications.
Ensure materials are tested according to specifications and test results are properly recorded.
Direct and coordinate subcontractors and Balfour Beatty Construction field personnel in designated areas of expertise.
Assist the Superintendent in communicating expectations and direction to subcontractors and employees concerning schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control, and other performance standards.
Collaborate with the Superintendent to secure the project site and company assets and maintain a safe, respectful working environment through safety, sustainability, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
Attend weekly project progress meetings with subcontractor representatives and understand the work planned for the upcoming week.
Assist the Superintendent with finalizing project close-out, settling financial obligations, demobilizing resources, and transitioning the project to the customer.
Build effective relationships with customers, the design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups in support of company values and customer expectations.
Promote the Creed and communicate the company’s vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
Serve as a role model and promote professional behavior.
Participate in career development through operations training programs and take accountability for training and developing direct reports.
Support community, client, and subcontractor relations and events to enhance the company’s image and build relationships.
Support employee development through challenging assignments, development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback.
Act with integrity and support company values and employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Perform other related duties as needed.