Construction Assistant Superintendent

RQ ConstructionCarlsbad, CA
$80,000 - $115,000Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is looking for Construction Assistant Superintendents to join our West Coast Field Operations team for military projects located in San Diego County. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. Assistant Superintendents are responsible for assisting the Superintendent in overseeing the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of assigned construction work activities, employees, and subcontractors on a project jobsite to safely produce quality work, within project requirements (i.e., RFP, plans, specifications, and proposal documents) targeted budget, schedule, and in alignment with RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. Our Assistant Superintendents are required to work on projects, all of which require access to a military installation.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is the minimum formal education required for this position.
  • Three or more years work experience in a lead Foreman position (e.g., scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, safety, and production of all phases in construction) on medium or large projects is required.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
  • CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications, EM-385, and STS required.

Nice To Haves

  • College courses in construction management, engineering, etc. preferred.
  • Three or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience is in the construction industry highly desirable; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.
  • Work in the design-build industry is preferred.
  • Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
  • LEED GA Credential desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the Superintendent in overseeing the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of assigned construction work activities, employees, and subcontractors on a project jobsite to safely produce quality work, within project requirements (i.e., RFP, plans, specifications, and proposal documents) targeted budget, schedule, and in alignment with RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Benefits

  • Vehicle Allowance
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits (Anthem)
  • Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
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