Assistant Superintendent

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

5d•$85,000 - $185,000

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 involves active supervision on construction sites as well as office work, and requires flexibility to work extended hours and respond to time-sensitive business needs, especially during critical project phases or emergencies. This is a hands-on role involving frequent movement around active job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; work in varying weather, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment; and periods of desk work. Clark requires a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and conducts random quarterly drug tests.

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 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, relationship-building, able to build people, teams, and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours and respond to communications when business needs or critical issues require it.

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; monitor project milestones 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 optimal utilization.
Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that affect assigned areas or trades.
Supervise field workforces to complete work cost-effectively; understand applicable budgets and address causes of costs that deviate from budgets, estimates, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program, conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections, ensure compliance with company and government standards, take remedial action when needed, and establish hazard-recognition procedures for new activities.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent for the Clark team.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.