Field Engineer

Assistant Superintendent / Skilled Carpenter

Southwind Construction Services LLC, a Quivera Enterprises company, is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent / Skilled Carpenter. This dual-role position combines hands-on skilled carpentry responsibilities with construction field leadership and supervision in support of commercial, industrial, and federal construction projects.

The Assistant Superintendent / Skilled Carpenter assists the Project Superintendent with the coordination and oversight of daily field operations, including subcontractor coordination, work sequencing, schedule execution, safety compliance, quality control, inspections, field documentation, material and equipment coordination, and project closeout activities. The position provides field leadership to employees and subcontractors and may assume additional onsite supervisory responsibilities when authorized by project leadership.

In addition to field leadership responsibilities, this position performs skilled carpentry work involving the layout, fabrication, installation, repair, finishing, and maintenance of structures, fixtures, and building components. Work assignments may include concrete formwork, framing and sheathing, architectural millwork, doors and hardware, interior and exterior finishes, thermal and moisture protection, roofing, and construction specialties.

The Assistant Superintendent / Skilled Carpenter works closely with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, subcontractors, vendors, Government representatives, and craft personnel to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable federal construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Superintendent & Field Leadership

• Assist the Project Superintendent with the coordination and oversight of daily construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Support the coordination of company personnel, subcontractors, vendors, materials, equipment, and other resources required to execute field activities.
• Assist with developing and communicating daily and short-term work plans, including sequencing activities to maintain the project schedule.
• Review upcoming work with subcontractors and field personnel to identify manpower, material, equipment, access, safety, quality, and coordination requirements.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and communicating short-term and three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor daily field progress and communicate potential schedule impacts, delays, conflicts, changed conditions, or resource constraints to the Project Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Coordinate field activities among subcontractors and trades to minimize conflicts and maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist with conducting subcontractor coordination meetings, pre-installation meetings, safety meetings, and daily field briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, approved submittals, schedules, and project requirements.
• Verify that required materials, equipment, drawings, submittals, personnel, and information are available before scheduled work begins.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with resolving field conflicts, constructability issues, sequencing challenges, and trade coordination concerns.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Quality Control, Safety, subcontractors, and other project personnel to support successful project execution.
• Provide field leadership and direction to craft personnel and subcontractors within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide onsite field leadership when the Project Superintendent is temporarily unavailable, when authorized by project leadership.
• Support project mobilization, site logistics, construction execution, inspections, punch-list activities, and final closeout.

Carpentry & Construction

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, install, and dismantle formwork for concrete foundations, slabs-on-grade, columns, beams, elevated concrete decks, and other concrete structures.
• Layout and assemble framed walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, roofs, and other structural components using wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, composites, and other construction materials.
• Fit and install windows, window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim, and related components.
• Construct, install, and repair architectural millwork and cabinetry, including cabinets, shelving, countertops, soffits, siding, casework, and interior and exterior trim.
• Layout, install, and repair gypsum board walls and ceilings, suspended ceilings, flooring, ceramic tile, drywall finishes, painting, and related architectural finishes.
• Install construction specialties, including toilet partitions, toilet accessories, interior and exterior signage, lockers, corner guards, and related components.
• Install thermal and moisture protection systems, including building insulation, caulking, sealants, damp proofing, waterproofing, and shingle roofing.
• Install metal panel siding, roofing, trim, gutters, downspouts, and associated components.
• Shape, cut, drill, fasten, and assemble materials to specified measurements using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Perform demolition, repair, alteration, renovation, and general construction activities as required by project scope.
• Provide skilled craft support as necessary to maintain project schedules and resolve field conditions.

Construction Layout & Coordination

• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, sketches, approved submittals, and shop drawings.
• Perform construction layout using measuring tapes, levels, plumb bobs, laser levels, and other layout instruments.
• Measure and calculate dimensions, elevations, angles, quantities, and material requirements.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, alignments, and field conditions before installation.
• Inspect wood and other construction materials to evaluate type, quality, condition, and suitability for intended use.
• Assist with structural layout, construction planning, sequencing, and installation activities.
• Verify completed work for proper alignment, elevation, dimensions, fit, finish, and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between field conditions and contract documents and communicate concerns to project leadership.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and construction issues in coordination with the Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, and applicable trades.

Safety & Site Compliance

• Assist the Project Superintendent and site safety personnel with implementing and enforcing company, customer, OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor field activities for unsafe conditions, practices, or behaviors and immediately communicate concerns to the appropriate supervisor or safety representative.
• Assist with ensuring employees and subcontractors utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews, and pre-task planning.
• Assist with verifying that personnel are appropriately trained and qualified for assigned activities and equipment.
• Read and comply with product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety warnings, manufacturer instructions, and applicable safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining safe access, housekeeping, material storage, and site organization.
• Promote a strong safety culture by modeling safe work practices and reinforcing project safety expectations.
• Immediately report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards in accordance with project procedures.
• Support corrective actions resulting from safety observations or inspections.

Quality Control & Inspections

• Assist the Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager with monitoring construction activities for compliance with contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and quality requirements.
• Review work in place to identify deficiencies, incomplete items, or nonconforming work before formal inspections.
• Assist with preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of construction quality control when required.
• Verify that required materials and installations conform to approved plans, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate correction of deficiencies, punch-list items, and incomplete work with responsible trades.
• Assist with coordinating inspections and ensuring work areas are prepared for Government, customer, Quality Control, or third-party inspection.
• Monitor corrective work and verify deficiencies are addressed appropriately.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch-list completion, final inspections, as-built documentation, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Maintain Southwind's standards for quality workmanship throughout project execution.

Field Documentation & Reporting

• Assist with preparing and maintaining daily construction reports documenting manpower, subcontractors, equipment, work activities, progress, weather, delays, safety events, and significant project conditions.
• Document field conditions and construction progress through photographs, notes, logs, and other project records.
• Assist with tracking Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, field changes, deficiencies, punch-list items, and action items.
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