Assistant Superintendent – AECOM Hunt

AECOM•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Hunt is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for its ORD 21 Program project in Chicago, Illinois. The role supports the project Superintendent and Project Manager in construction activities, receives continual supervision and direction, and may include duties that vary by specialty area. Under the Superintendent’s guidance, the Assistant Superintendent monitors subcontractor performance and personnel, coordinates subcontractor activities, and helps ensure project plans, schedules, quality controls, and safety requirements are followed. The position also reviews resource needs and daily reports, prepares reports, keeps supervisors informed of progress, and coordinates with field administrative staff, field management, the Lead Superintendent, and the assigned Project Manager. The position does not offer relocation assistance, and sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future. Candidates offered the role must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Continued employment is conditional on passing client-site security screening, which may include SWAC and/or SIDA screening and fingerprinting. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, an Engineering discipline, Business Management, or a similar major, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
Must pass the client’s security screening process, which may include SWAC and/or SIDA screening and fingerprinting, as a condition of continued employment.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a large general contractor.
Previous AECOM internship experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Exposure to other construction-based computer programs.

Responsibilities

Assist the project Superintendent and Project Manager with tasks supporting construction activities.
Under the Superintendent’s guidance, monitor subcontractor work performance to help ensure project plans and schedules are followed.
Assist with planning and coordinating subcontractor activities within the assigned area.
Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence to project plans and promote quality control of installations.
Review manpower, material, and equipment requirements with designated personnel.
Assist with reviewing daily reports.
Enforce the AECOM Hunt safety program and help maintain a safe and healthy jobsite.
Ensure crafts, trades, laborers, and others follow safety standards and requirements, and that tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
Prepare required reports and keep supervisors informed about progress of assigned activities.
Coordinate with administrative field staff, field management staff, the Lead Superintendent, and the assigned Project Manager.