Assistant Superintendent

Clark Construction Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent oversees self-performed and contracted work, ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while fostering safety and quality. The role coordinates field operations for assigned project areas and/or trades, ensuring construction follows the planned sequence and schedule and that applicable safety and quality-control procedures are implemented and enforced. This is an active, hands-on position split between active construction sites and an office setting. Site work involves varied weather, moderate to loud noise, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also includes office-based computer work, document review, and meetings. The position requires frequent time on one’s feet and physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting and carrying materials. Extended hours and responsiveness outside regular working hours may be needed during critical project phases, deadlines, time-sensitive matters, or emergencies. The role requires following Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of construction management experience in a field supervisory 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 a record of successful implementation on a job site.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually inspect work and read plans.
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on one’s feet frequently and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to work in active construction environments, including varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to work communications when business needs require.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate installation of work according to contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work.
Stay aware of project milestone dates and the requirements for achieving 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 capabilities and develop plans for 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 and determine causes and remedies when costs are not in line with budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program and conduct 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 each new activity.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.