Assistant Superintendent (Aviation- Los Angeles) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$75,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for its Aviation division in Los Angeles. The role assists the superintendent with coordinating and overseeing field construction activities, including project planning and startup, scheduling, safety, quality, labor and equipment monitoring, inspections, and project closeout. The Assistant Superintendent works with project managers, field engineers, foremen, owners and their representatives, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field and at least 2 years of commercial construction experience; alternatively, at least 6 years of commercial construction trade experience in lieu of a college degree.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required; it may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine project scope, materials, craft manpower requirements, and equipment needs.
Work with the superintendent and project manager to plan the jobsite layout, coordinate startup activities, and designate locations for materials, parking, cranes, and hoists.
Direct field engineers in initial jobsite survey and layout, and ensure dimensional control lines and elevations are verified by certified third-party surveyors before foundation work begins.
Plan daily and weekly craft activities and schedule forecasts; provide foremen with technical instructions and coordinate with project office staff to resolve plan and drawing ambiguities before construction.
Oversee jobsite safety and implement safety plans and procedures.
Order self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
Inspect field construction, including subcontracted work, maintain high workmanship standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up on corrections.
Provide technical guidance to resolve day-to-day construction problems and investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality.
Monitor weekly labor costs against budget, take corrective action to improve productivity, and investigate schedule delays and adjust resources as needed.
Monitor equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to construction activities.
Schedule governmental inspections needed to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Administer the company Safety & Health Manual and support employee health and safety, including designating first aid areas, arranging emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors, and correcting observed hazards.
Maintain working relationships with owners and their representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with a financial interest in the project, and attempt to resolve problems through direct negotiation.
Support project completion activities, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of field construction activity.