Associate Construction Superintendent - Amistad

Amity Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Associate Construction Superintendent works with project managers and general contractors to complete large commercial and residential projects from beginning to end. The role requires travel to sites across Southern California to supervise general contractor and subcontractor activities, verify attendance and performance, and ensure adherence to schedules and to local agency and Amity standards. The position may also involve ensuring projects are completed on time and under budget and that construction, safety, and code-related activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The superintendent oversees day-to-day site activities, promotes quality construction and appropriate industry practices, identifies problems and procurement bottlenecks early, and works with construction crews to resolve installation issues. The role includes reviewing requests for information, monitoring contractual performance, preparing internal and external progress reports, communicating developing issues to an Amity supervisor, maintaining project records, and participating in meetings and community-building events as requested. Work is generally outdoors, though the employee frequently works indoors and encounters heat, precipitation, wind, and varying temperatures. The role requires travel as needed and may involve lifting or moving heavy materials with assistance or proper equipment, standing for extended periods, and frequent movement around worksites.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and construction experience combinations: bachelor's degree in a construction-related field and 5 years of construction-industry work experience; associate degree and 10 years of construction-industry work experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of construction-industry work experience.
Have 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Have a tuberculosis test from a health professional.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Be able to pass a Live Scan background check.
Have strong verbal, written, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Understand all facets of the construction process.
Have excellent time and project management skills.
Have experience managing multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
Be able to evaluate data and determine project needs.
Have excellent knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and working knowledge of project management software.
Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing 50 pounds or more with assistance and/or proper equipment.
Be able to perform the described physical activities, including standing for extended periods, moving between locations, and reaching, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, grasping, stretching, and stooping.
Be able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances and cope with occasional difficult or temperamental students, faculty, or outside contractors, as well as mental and emotional stress.
Wear clothing, shoes, and safety gear appropriate to the location and professional requirements.
Travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day construction site activities.
Ensure contractor and subcontractor attendance and adherence to the project schedule.
Communicate problematic installations professionally and work with construction crews to develop solutions.
Identify potential procurement bottlenecks before they adversely affect the project timeline.
Review and respond to requests for information from construction teams.
Ensure construction quality exceeds company standards and appropriate industry techniques and processes are used.
Ensure contractors, subcontractors, and construction teams meet contractual performance conditions.
Prepare internal and external reports on job status, daily progress, and deliverables.
Communicate positive and negative developments to the Amity supervisor.
Read, interpret, and execute construction blueprints.
Identify issues before they become emergent.
Investigate site accidents or delays and develop corrective action plans as needed.
Maintain historical service records, construction prints, and project records.
Attend Amity meetings and community-building events as requested by the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.