Assistant Superintendent II (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial - Austin Commercial, LP

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking aAssistant Superintendent for a large Healthcare project with our Houston, TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The Assistant Superintendent I assists the superintendent in the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite, taking charge of specific construction activities and/or supervision of various crafts.

Responsibilities:

Assists the superintendent in the following:

1. Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc
2. Along with the superintendent and project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to effectively use all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.; designates where building materials will be stored, parking areas, placement of cranes, hoists, etc.
3. Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third­ party site surveyors before foundation work begins
4. Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule and provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, the methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins
5. In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
6. Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
7. Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during  each construction segment, pointing out deficiencies promptly to responsible parties and follows up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
8. Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems encountered and investigates alternative work methods and materials that will improve efficiency and work quality, working closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms as necessary
9. Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, and other factors as necessary
10. Throughout the project, monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost
11. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities
12. Manages the scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
13. Administers the company Safety & Health Manual; assumes responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
14. Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
15. Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including close­ out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
16. Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities

 Requirements: 

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field and 2+ years of commercial construction experience or, in lieu of college degree, 6+ years of commercial construction trade experience

• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)

Benefits & Compensation 

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to  https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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About Austin Commercial 

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please 

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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