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Martin Horn Inc., a leading construction company, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team.

At Martin Horn, we cultivate a culture that is built on integrity, relationships, ingenuity, performance, and giving back to the community. With a team of 25 office professionals and 40 field professionals, we prioritize hiring top talent and empowering them to excel in their roles. Our leaders base decisions on our core values and genuinely care about the well-being of our employees, both professionally and personally.

What sets us apart is our emphasis on the value of family and creating a supportive environment. We ensure that employees are paid well and have the flexibility to balance work and personal life. It just so happens to also work out that we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where everyone's input and ideas are valued, and we work together as a unified team towards shared goals.

We strongly believe in continuous learning and professional growth, supporting employees' educational pursuits, and providing time off for personal development. We also invest in top technology and resources to equip our employees for success.

As for employee perks, we offer tickets to local live music performances and sporting events, appreciate the importance of work-life balance, and provide unlimited paid time off, trusting our employees to manage their time responsibly while delivering quality work. Overall, our company culture is characterized by a strong sense of community, trust, collaboration, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists Superintendent with creating a schedule and cost-effective plan, and continually updating for accurate 3-week Look-Ahead plan on weekly basis.
• Supports team through collaboration while creating preconstruction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.
• Assist with coordinating work schedules of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers.
• Supports Superintendent with creation of budget.
• Communicates with Project Manager as needed.
• Assists with inspections for quality and timeliness and providing progress reports to owners and architects.
• Helps to ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Assists Superintendent with obtaining required permits and licenses, monitoring budget.
• Helps oversee subcontractors; answers questions, monitors work, etc.
• Ensures a secure and healthy work environment by maintaining safety measures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Some understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Some understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field or relevant experience required.
• At least two years of experience in building trades required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Advancement opportunities are available for top performers.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401K and HSA with match
• Responsible Paid Annual Leave
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Gym (24/7 access)
• Company Phone or Stipend
• Stocked office kitchen (beverages and snacks)
• Career and personal development education and training
• Business organization memberships, dues & fees
• Tickets to events, including UVA athletics, performances at the John Paul Jones Arena and Ting Pavilion, and Monticello
• Off-site social events

Martin Horn Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.