Assistant Construction Superintendent

Description

Position Description:

The Assistant Construction Superintendent supports the Superintendent and Project Manager in the coordination and supervision of all on-site construction activities. This role assists in enforcing safety standards, monitoring project progress, maintaining site cleanliness, and ensuring quality workmanship. The Assistant Superintendent acts as a key field leader, helping facilitate smooth communication between subcontractors, vendors, and the project management team to ensure project goals are met.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Superintendent and project management team to coordinate, plan, and supervise project field activities with trade partners and key stakeholders.
• Monitor job site safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Provide proactive and intentional leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site.
• Help track and report project progress, daily field activities, and potential delays.
• Document site conditions, weather, and workforce activities in daily reports.
• Attend pre-construction, progress and other project meetings, and relay key updates to the project team.
• Review and coordinate plans and specifications with design team and project team.
• Ensure proper implementation of construction documents and change directives.
• Review project schedule and assist with creating and distributing a 3-week look ahead schedule.
• Assist with material management, deliveries, and verifying quantities on-site.
• Maintain site organization, cleanliness, and signage for safety and compliance.
• Assist with implementing temporary conditions such as weather enclosures and safety barricades
• Support punch list management and project close-out activities.
• Schedule and direct the daily activities of work and take necessary action to assure that the project objectives of cleanliness, safety, budget, schedule, quality and process are met.
• Maintain relationships with Ownership, development, architects, union representatives, trade partners, and other key stake holders.
• Create and foster a positive team culture.
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of construction processes, materials, and building codes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient with construction technology tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year college degree in Construction Management, or equivalent preferred or equal experience.
• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 2 years in a field leadership or foreman-level position.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with multi-family, mixed-use, or commercial construction projects is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

COMPENSATION: The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $80,000-$110,000 a year, based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, employee discount and retirement plans with employer contribution match. The Doran Group also offers employer paid AD&D insurance coverage, Life Insurance, and Long/Short Term Disability.

Classification: Exempt

• This is a full-time on-site position: 40 hours/week
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, standard hours
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to handle exposure to dirt, heat, water, noise, dust, vibration, and office environment.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit.