Assistant Superintendent - Concrete

Description

Provide support to Project Managers/Estimators, Site Superintendents, and office personnel to ensure smooth project execution from beginning to end.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily support as necessary to Project Estimators/Managers and Site Superintendents
• Establish project equipment needs with Project Manager
• Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure each project is properly staffed with personnel and equipment
• Visit each project site prior to the commencement of construction, and communicate areas that might be impacted by the construction
• Coordinate with Project Manager the mobilization and demobilization of the project
• Schedule and monitor material procurement, deliveries and onsite inventory
• Manage rentals and Superior’s equipment & tools by ensuring proper maintenance, regular inventory, proper use, and communicate deliveries and pickups
• Assist in creating, maintaining and updating projects schedules as they relate to work in progress and the completion of the project. Ensure assigned tasks are finished accordingly.
• Represent Superior in all actions onsite with subcontractors, site inspections and owner representatives
• Schedule and verify subcontractor/vendor tasks performed according to scope of work with Project Manager
• Give input, when requested, to the Project Manager in the creations and/or modification of accurate subcontract agreements or purchase orders
• Supervise and schedule field employees and/or other on-site company personnel. Assist in management for productivity of field employees, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project with input from Site Superintendent.
• Participate in jobsite meetings
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed to ensure it is built per plans and specifications
• Assist Site Superintendent to maintain the progress of the work in accordance with the constructions schedule
• Review project budget and assist Project Manager in job cost control
• Produce and manage 2 week look ahead schedules with input of Site Superintendent to proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate a solution
• Report all project delays to the Project Manager and propose solutions with minimum impact to the project schedule with input gathered from Site Superintendent
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required
• Maintain communication with other departments (PMs, Operations, Safety, etc.) to ensure all company policies are being followed
• Ability to collect, complete and submit paperwork (Daily Reports, Time Sheets, Safety Meetings, Equipment Returns/Rentals, Delivery Tickets, Extra Work Tickets etc.) in timely manner
• Manage project action item punch list
• Coordinate with safety department to put in place safety measures associated with site safety control
• Maintain a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and observing OSHA, MSHA and any state-level agencies` regulations
• Properly communicate, assist and control jobsite near misses, accidents and injuries
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to manage the change order process by being aware of potential cost impacts, promptly submit scope changes, and estimate schedule impacts to each change order
• Assist the Project Manager in acquiring information for the project status report
• Ensure job close-out procedures are followed and verifies its completion
• Seek input from all Superior departments on how to improve the process, project, company, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include overtime as needed
• Must be able to travel up to 100% throughout Texas, and occasionally out of state, as needed, but will be based out of our Italy office
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned or requested by project team

Experience and Education Required

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred
• Previous construction internship preferred
• Must have the ability to operate an automobile, have a valid state approved driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and on-going random drug testing
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Industry Knowledge:

• Knowledge of concrete construction methods
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Proficient computer skills in programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must know standard conversions used in the construction industry.
• Proficient with construction tools and equipment related to concrete scope of work
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations preferred

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:

• regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk and/or hear.
• frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
• occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• required to visually see up close and in color.
• required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and extreme heat.
• exposed to noise level in the work environment that range from moderate to loud.
• required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

How to Apply