Travel Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

Abbott Construction•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, the Travel Assistant Superintendent develops, manages, and completes a job plan for an assigned job. The role reviews plans and specifications, coordinates schedules, access, manpower, building requirements, tools, labor, and some materials, and works with project stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain progress. The position inspects work for conformance with specifications and schedules, manages labor and resources, communicates project status, supports safety and quality, and contributes to the Project Management Plan. The role may also track and price extra work tickets, change requests, and back charges. This position is with Layton Construction, a privately held national general contractor with more than 1,500 construction professionals and 16 offices across the United States. Layton serves markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. The company is part of STO Building Group, which has more than 4,000 employees across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial construction.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
Knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and quality requirements.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle varied factors using general construction and concrete placement principles, work with moderate structure and direction, and interpret complex instructions.
Ability to proactively manage personnel issues.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copier, and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of prior field experience in commercial construction.
Craft skills in concrete or other building trades, or equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Review plans and specifications to develop comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
Develop job plans, including schedules, access, manpower, and building requirements.
Procure tools, labor, and some materials.
Interact with architects and owners to resolve job issues.
Meet regularly with the General Superintendent for additional training and development.
Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, clients, and the General Superintendent.
Work with supervisors and labor representatives to resolve project workforce problems.
Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project based on progress reports, material usage, and costs, and adjust work schedules accordingly.
Work with the Manager of Field Operations to move personnel between projects to maximize resources.
Manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs.
Terminate craft personnel who do not perform according to policies, procedures, or job requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
May track and price extra work tickets, change requests, and back charges.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Safety.
Demonstrate integrity, maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics, and follow company policies and procedures.
Participate actively in a team environment and contribute to team goals.
Accept accountability for individual and team performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.