Assistant Traveling Construction Superintendent

Hoar•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent or Senior Superintendent in one or more operational areas of a construction project. The role may support coordination and scheduling of multiple construction crews, help determine construction requirements and plan procedures, and ensure subcontract work meets required specifications. It also participates in inspections of work and equipment to verify safety and compliance with project operating specifications. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time. The position works with superintendents, subcontractors, crews, customers, and suppliers to coordinate project operations, monitor progress, address obstacles, and keep work moving. It may act as the jobsite superintendent when the regular superintendent is absent. Work is performed mainly in indoor and outdoor settings, including construction sites, with exposure to varied weather and temperatures and travel between sites. Physical duties include walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and other movements; handling moderate weights up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier weights with assistance; operating assigned equipment and vehicles; and communicating information. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience in construction, or college construction graduate.
General knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and safety procedures.
General computer skills, including MS Office.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Assist superintendents in monitoring, maintaining, and updating project schedules and budgets; coordinate with subcontractors on recovery plans when needed.
Meet with staff and subcontractors to discuss progress, obstacles, and challenges, and help remove barriers to completing work.
Assist in coordinating daily operational objectives, timelines, and goals.
Coordinate inspections and participate in examining work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and compliance with specifications.
Read construction documents to determine construction requirements and plan procedures.
Record and maintain information and produce reports, including personnel, production, project logs, status, and other operational data.
Assist in decisions regarding project startup and shutdown issues and instruct crew members accordingly.
Conduct periodic jobsite safety inspections and audits, and help ensure safe working conditions.
Ensure assigned projects are built to the highest quality and according to provided plans and specifications.
Represent Hoar in jobsite progress meetings and other meetings as requested or needed.
Act as jobsite superintendent when the regular jobsite superintendent is absent.
Maintain good working relationships with customers and suppliers and communicate about deliveries and job progress.
Assist in coordinating and managing the workforce needed to complete assigned projects.
Clearly communicate goals and expectations to crew members, including work hours, work quantities, and schedules.