Assistant Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Hanahan, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent coordinates field operations for assigned areas and/or self-performed and subcontracted trades on a project. 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 against budgets, and supporting project milestones. This is an active, hands-on position split between construction sites and an office setting. It involves frequent movement around active job sites and physical tasks, as well as desk work for computer tasks, document review, and meetings. The role operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies beyond regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly screenings are required.

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, and 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, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.
Ability to work in an active, hands-on role involving frequent time on feet and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to perform physical work involving a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequently lift and carry 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 varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment, as well as in a typical office setting.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies beyond regular working hours.
Must complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty 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, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work; track milestone dates and requirements.
Maintain thorough knowledge of contract documents and the scope of assigned areas or trades.
Understand the duration of each activity.
Apply knowledge of equipment capabilities and develop plans for optimum utilization.
Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that directly affect assigned areas or trades.
Supervise the field workforce to ensure work is completed cost-effectively; monitor budgets and determine causes and remedies when costs are not aligned with budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program; conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections; ensure compliance with company and government standards; take remedial action when required; and establish hazard-recognition procedures at the start of each new activity.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Help recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent for the Clark team.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs, time-sensitive matters, or emergencies require it.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.