Construction Assistant Superintendent

Milhaus•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Construction Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the leadership of the construction project and site. This includes the coordination of numerous vendors including subcontractors, inspectors, and staff. Superintendents have the overall responsibility for monitoring the quality of work and safety performed on the project. The Construction Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Project Management Team in the development and maintenance of the project schedule specifically addressing the finish trades and installations. This role includes communicating and collaborating with the Lead Superintendent, Assistant Project Managers, and subcontractors. Essential Position Functions Determines with the Project Superintendent at what point responsibilities are to take place, usually from the point that the drywall contractor has completed his portion of the drywall hanging and with the beginning of drywall finishing. Takes direction from Finish Superintendent regarding schedules and coordinates all subcontractors in order for the construction schedule to be met. Writes a complete final punch list prior to construction cleaning and distributes the punch list to subcontractors for the final completion of their work. A copy of all punch lists shall be kept on file. Completes all final punch out work not covered within the subcontractor's scope of work. Makes any major construction related callbacks once units have been occupied up to the time that the total project is complete. Counts all received materials for his/her portion of the work including, but not limited to, wood trim & interior doors, all hardware, cabinets, tops and appliances. Counts and distributes finished hardware to the required subcontractor for installation with all entry door keys taken out of the box, key tagged and box labeled with the building and unit number prior to distribution and installation. Closes all windows and locks all doors, turns off lights, water heaters and keep thermostats turned down every evening. Prioritize safety by maintaining a safe working environment for fellow employees, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and clients as well as a safe living environment for residents. Complying with OSHA and environmental safety standards Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

Experience building and developing subcontractor relationships
Very strong communication, listening, and organizational skills
Willingness to take direction
Desire to learn and develop skills needed so succeed
Knowledge of Milhaus’s services and processes is required which can be obtained through intellect, technical inclination, and dedication to gain such knowledge.
Knowledge (Intermediate to advanced) of various operating systems, software products (e.g. MS Office, etc.), is required.
Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time / workload.
Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and staff.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to write presentations, articles, routine reports, proposals, and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and staff.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively before customers and staff.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed.

Responsibilities

Leadership of the construction project and site
Coordination of numerous vendors including subcontractors, inspectors, and staff
Monitoring the quality of work and safety performed on the project
Work closely with the Project Management Team in the development and maintenance of the project schedule specifically addressing the finish trades and installations
Communicating and collaborating with the Lead Superintendent, Assistant Project Managers, and subcontractors
Determines with the Project Superintendent at what point responsibilities are to take place, usually from the point that the drywall contractor has completed his portion of the drywall hanging and with the beginning of drywall finishing
Takes direction from Finish Superintendent regarding schedules and coordinates all subcontractors in order for the construction schedule to be met
Writes a complete final punch list prior to construction cleaning and distributes the punch list to subcontractors for the final completion of their work
A copy of all punch lists shall be kept on file
Completes all final punch out work not covered within the subcontractor's scope of work
Makes any major construction related callbacks once units have been occupied up to the time that the total project is complete
Counts all received materials for his/her portion of the work including, but not limited to, wood trim & interior doors, all hardware, cabinets, tops and appliances
Counts and distributes finished hardware to the required subcontractor for installation with all entry door keys taken out of the box, key tagged and box labeled with the building and unit number prior to distribution and installation
Closes all windows and locks all doors, turns off lights, water heaters and keep thermostats turned down every evening
Prioritize safety by maintaining a safe working environment for fellow employees, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and clients as well as a safe living environment for residents
Complying with OSHA and environmental safety standards
Performs other duties as deemed necessary