Assistant Superintendent

Balfour Beatty•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for its team in Dallas, Texas. The role assists the Superintendent with managing designated field activities and supervising construction work performed by subcontractors and employees. The Assistant Superintendent supports the project team in delivering projects 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 position requires 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years or maintaining STS certification. New hires must sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within their first six months of employment.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience; required years may vary with project size, scope, and complexity.
New hires must sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment.
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 results.
Demonstrate commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input for improvement, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Demonstrate proficiency with a personal computer and company communication tools, including email, the internet, and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working on K-12 projects is preferred but not required; vertical construction experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and completion requirements to support the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Participate in preconstruction planning for the project schedule and budget when possible, and review project estimates and the cost-control system at project start.
Understand project specifications, contract terms, and general conditions, and confirm materials and subcontract work comply with 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.
Help communicate consistent expectations and direction to subcontractors and employees concerning schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control, and performance standards.
Work with the Superintendent to secure the project site and company assets and maintain a safe, respectful work 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 closeout, 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, supporting company values and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Promote the company Creed and communicate its vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices; model and encourage 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.
Develop employees and self through challenging assignments, motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable, candid feedback.
Act with integrity and support the company, its values, and employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Perform other related duties as needed.