Assistant Superintendent

Southway Builders, Inc.•Baltimore, MD

17d•$58,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent manages the work of fellow Assistant Superintendents and assists the Superintendent on job sites to maintain site orderliness, quality control, and compliance with safety standards, while taking on greater responsibility for managing on-site activities. The role also mentors and trains Assistant Superintendents on processes, procedures, and best practices. The Assistant Superintendent oversees project documentation, field reporting, inspections, quality control, safety processes, scheduling, and punch-list activities. They may serve as Superintendent for discrete portions of projects or lead smaller projects. The position requires representing the company professionally, supporting safe and high-quality project delivery, and meeting project deadlines. The role may involve travel, exposure to construction-site hazards and weather, and on-call availability for job-site emergencies 24/7.

Requirements

1–4 years of Assistant Construction Superintendent or construction-site Assistant Project Management experience.
Demonstrated above-average competencies of a Level 2 Assistant Superintendent.
Experience working on projects valued at $10 million or more.
Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
Ability to comprehend and construct in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and other documents.
Awareness of building codes, OSHA requirements, and applicable local safety regulations and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to manage and effectively lead a project team for a discrete portion of a project.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, with strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
Ability to make proactive decisions and process new information and complex topics quickly.
Ability to thrive in a team environment and eagerness to take on more responsibility.
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer; correctable vision and hearing; excellent interpersonal skills; and clear, understandable oral communication.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and traverse and inspect job-site areas in all types of weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Availability to travel if required and be on call 24/7 for job-site emergencies and issues.
Required training, which may be completed after hire: Maryland Department of the Environment Erosion & Sediment Control training; OSHA 30-Hour Training; CPR/First Aid; AED training; Blower Door Certification; blueprint reading; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; sexual harassment; preconstruction; testing and inspections; scheduling logic; risk management for superintendents; and continued safety-specific training.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering.

Responsibilities

Maintain, review, and record project documentation.
Manage completion of daily field reports and reporting as directed by the Superintendent, including Maryland Department of the Environment reporting.
Manage completion and issuance of meeting minutes.
Prepare and coordinate third-party inspections, including trade, testing, ADA, and Green inspections, as directed by the Superintendent.
Create and manage logs as directed by the Superintendent.
Manage field operations and quality control, including As-Built drawings, pre-punch lists, architect punch-list walks, daily operations logs, weekly inspections, and QC/QA observations.
Serve as Superintendent for discrete project portions or lead smaller projects.
Serve as Your Onboarding Ambassador (YOBA) to Level 1 Assistant Superintendents and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 Assistant Superintendents.
Assist in preparing and lead pre-installation conferences.
Create Requests for Information (RFIs) for applicable parties as directed by the Superintendent.
Support the Superintendent in ensuring a safe work environment.
Manage the look-ahead schedule and confirm subcontractors are working according to the current three-week schedule by 9:00 a.m. daily.
Log, distribute, and maintain safety-related documentation, including subcontractor safety documentation.
Lead safety observations, weekly safety inspections, and site-specific safety orientations.
Manage logging of safety processes, including lock-out procedures, hot work, and water-related processes.
Review safety submittals and issue and close safety observations for hazards.
Ensure quality standards are met and adhere to project schedules and required deadlines.
Represent the company with a professional and respectful demeanor and uphold its values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.