Assistant Superintendent

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Washington, DC

20d•$85,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent coordinates field operations for assigned project areas and/or self-performed and subcontracted trades. The role ensures construction work follows the planned sequence and schedule and implements and enforces applicable safety and quality control procedures. The position involves supervising field work, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, managing work against schedules and budgets, and contributing to recruiting and stakeholder relationships. This is an active, hands-on role with substantial time on construction sites and some time in an office. The work includes exposure to varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The position requires flexibility and responsiveness during extended hours, critical project phases, client deadlines, and emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

3 to 6 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 demonstrated success implementing them on a job site.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to work extended hours when needed, respond to time-sensitive matters and emergencies, and monitor and respond to communications as required.
Ability to navigate active job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; communicate effectively; and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment, as well as in an office setting.
Compliance with company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and 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, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work; track milestone dates and requirements.
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 cost-effectively; understand budgets and address causes of costs that are not aligned with budgets, estimates, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program, conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections, ensure compliance with company and government standards, take remedial action when needed, and establish hazard-recognition procedures for new activities.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.