Assistant Superintendent - Concrete - Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors
Knoxville, TN
About the Job
Position Summary The Assistant Superintendent will help assist with subcontractor scheduling and coordination, quality control, project and look-ahead schedule review, and administration of the Request for Information process. Possess good problem solving and communication skills along with understanding how risk is managed as it relates to Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors and to the project as a whole. The ability to plan work activities is a must for this position along with the ability to recognize safety concerns while promoting a quality and safety culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors.
Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead safety measures in all areas and trades and perform safety audit checklist.
- May provide direct supervision of TCC hourly field forces for work such as carpentry, concrete, general labor, etc. Responsible for assuring TCC hourly labor timesheets are completed on time and accurately.
- Responsible for maintaining the knowledge of miscellaneous materials that are required to sustain safety efforts and materials for self-performed work, and coordinate the procurement of these items through the field office staff.
- Responsible for accurately producing and distributing Daily Reports. Responsible for maintaining awareness of shop drawing information and overseeing correct installations based upon the contract documents and shop drawings/submittals.
- Assist in implementation and ongoing execution of Quality Assurance Program.
- Participate in jobsite subcontractor and Owner/ Architect/ Contractor meetings so as to keep abreast of schedule and potential changes to the work.
- The Assistant Superintendent may be assigned a small project as the sole superintendent or assigned to close out a larger project during the final stage of the project
- The Assistant Superintendent may be assigned as sole superintendent during off-hour shift work on a project
- The Assistant Superintendent must have an eye for detail and possess a strong desire for continual improvement in construction management, relationship building, dispute resolution, and communication skills.
- The Assistant Superintendent must have the ability to schedule work activities by producing look ahead schedules, along with working with the project team to update or create the project master schedule.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site, and in an office trailer where they will monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires they wear protective equipment when on the construction site. (Hardhats, safety glasses, and highly visible clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of the job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands & arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also must be able to talk or hear to operate a computer, cell phone and telephone. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Expected Hours of Work Full time position, Occasional extended hours and nights may apply.
Travel Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.
Required Education and Experience
- Trade school or apprenticeship program training, or four years of work experience in related job field.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, and other relevant course work, and two years of experience in construction industry.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in and ability to develop familiarity with the site requirements, tools, methods, and materials of the full range of trade divisions.
- Have basic computer skills, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Modeling(BIM), and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Must be able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
- Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all le