Assistant Superintendent (Aviation- Los Angeles) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for its Aviation division in Los Angeles. The Assistant Superintendent supports the superintendent in planning and coordinating field construction activities, managing jobsite safety, quality, labor, equipment, and materials, and ensuring construction work complies with applicable requirements. The position works with project teams, trade foremen, owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and government inspectors from project startup through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree 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; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Commercial 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 and coordinate startup activities, including site security, office trailers, utility hookups, material storage, parking, cranes, and hoists.
Direct field engineers in surveying and laying out the jobsite, and verify dimensional control lines and elevations with certified third-party surveyors before foundation work begins.
Plan daily and weekly craft activities and schedule forecasts, and provide foremen with technical instructions regarding work methods, manpower, and completion dates.
Work with project office staff to resolve ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins.
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 to ensure correction.
Provide technical guidance for day-to-day construction problems and investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality.
Monitor weekly labor costs against budget and take corrective action when productivity or costs exceed expectations.
Investigate construction schedule delays and adjust leadership, crew sizes, equipment, and other factors as needed.
Monitor equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local construction laws, ordinances, and codes.
Schedule required governmental inspections to support obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Administer the company Safety & Health Manual and take responsibility for employee health and safety, including first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, OSHA inspector visits, and correction of safety hazards.
Maintain working relationships with owners and their representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project, and seek to resolve problems through direct negotiations.
Support project closeout, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of field construction activities.