Assistant Superintendent - WA

Layton Construction Company•Kennewick, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Project Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, assists with the management of field operations for the delivery of a project through final completion and closeout. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting direction in the field, in alignment with Abbott’s core values, in terms that are clearly established on a job-by-job basis. Duties Champions “The Abbott Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers. Ensures that “Built True – Built Together” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in commercial construction.
5+ years of experience in related construction sector.
A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Has strong problem-solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction, moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.
The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
Has experience using project management software and ability to learn new technological programs.

Nice To Haves

Two to three year’s prior field experience in commercial construction preferred.
Craft skills in building trades or equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

Review Prime Contract & Subcontract plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
Assist with development of project plan, including schedule, access, resources, building requirements, etc.
Procure tools, labor and some materials.
Interact with trade partners, architects and owners to resolve issues as they occur.
Communicate with stakeholders as follows: Construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaged in coordinating various phases of construction, Craft personnel to update and gather input, Subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule, and prior to each phase of work for schedule and phasing requirements, Clients to update them on project’s progress, Superintendent for input, guidance and direction.
Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction issues and to improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules and be a champion of Abbott’s Quality360 program.
Actively manage the subcontractor team onsite as a primary point of contact.
Drive the project schedule in collaboration with the subcontractor team.
Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
Work with Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan, and to review and submit RFI’s and submittal information.
May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
Understand and enforce all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Is empowered as first line supervision to interrupt and engage in any observed unsafe acts.
Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Manager.
Be proficient with CMiC and knowledgeable on the PSMP (Project Safety Management Plan) and associated planning standards and record data input.
Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.
Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned and can be primary point of contact onsite in the absence of the Project Superintendent.
Can be assigned as primary field representative on smaller projects when appropriate.