Assistant Superintendent

Clark Construction Group•Washington, DC

19d

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 project’s planned sequence and schedule and implements and enforces applicable safety and quality control procedures. The position includes supervising field work, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, managing work to budget, and helping recruit and retain industry talent. It involves significant time on active construction sites as well as some office work, in a demanding, high-performance environment that may require extended hours and responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

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, with 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, able to build relationships and people/teams, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to work actively on construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, and reaching; and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in active construction-site conditions, including varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and areas with moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work extended hours when needed, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to communications concerning urgent business needs.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly fitness-for-duty drug 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 according to contract documents, project schedule, and planned sequence.
Track project milestones and understand the requirements for achieving them.
Understand contract documents and the scope of work for assigned areas or trades.
Understand activity durations and apply equipment-capability knowledge to plan for effective utilization.
Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment affecting assigned areas or trades.
Supervise field work to ensure work is completed cost-effectively.
Know budgets for supervised work and identify causes and remedies when costs deviate from budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program and conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections to ensure compliance with company and government standards; take remedial action as needed.
Establish a hazard-recognition procedure at the start of each new activity and maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding people for the Clark team.
Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters or emergencies.