Assistant Superintendent

H. J. Russell & Company•Dallas, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent position will involve directing aspects of construction projects assigned by the General Superintendent, Project Superintendent or Project Manager. Responsibilities include working with the project team to ensure successful completion of projects, adhering to Russell’s standards of quality, and helping to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Business Management
3-4 years of related experience and/or training; Experience may be substituted for a degree on a year-for-year basis
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to client top management, H.J. Russell corporate senior management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Direct the foreman, field engineers, and project coordinators as required for the project.
Serve as a liaison with the Owner and Architect representatives, when appropriate, including obtaining information regarding changes and clarification of drawings.
Be responsible for coordinating working drawings and shop drawings, including receiving and distributing drawings, specifications, and other contract documents in coordination with the project management staff.
Assist with field purchasing for the project and help expedite and coordinate the delivery of required materials.
Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of the project schedule.
Coordinate work in place quantities and labor cost coding.
Assist with the completion of project close-out activities, including completing items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
Perform work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations.