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Job Title: Assistant Superintendent-Construction Manager

Reports To: Construction Manager, Sr. Construction Manager

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Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of project(s) are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.  Assure subcontractors perform their tasks in conformance with project documents, including preparation of project schedule(s) with input from project personnel to construct facilities designed to client's specifications by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in monitoring and enforcing jobsite safety and security requirements

Assist in monitoring and controlling work-in-place quality requirements during all phases of construction

Assist in collecting and filing subcontractor daily activity and weekly safety reports, as needed

Assist in monitoring and updating project schedule using scheduling software

Maintain construction documents (plans, spec’s, & as-built drawings) to keep up-to-date with all supplemental information and field changes posted and marked

Assist in preparation of project meeting agendas and be responsible for generating and distributing minutes of all meetings

Process Requests for Information generated in the field

Process and distribute construction change documents

Assist with supervision and coordination of assigned subcontractors

Supervise and coordinate all subcontractors in the absence of superintendent

Obtain, review, and process material submittals/shop drawings

Track material delivery requirements; coordinate and log material deliveries

Act as on-site liaison between the architect, engineers, and owners

Assist in preparation of monthly project status reports

Track and control expenditures within limitations of project budget

Assist in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.

Assist in establishing work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel

Prepares subcontracts and/or purchase agreements for various project scopes, as assigned by supervisor      

Assist in preparation of project reports for management, client, or others

Assist in monitoring Job Site: For access to subcontractors; for public safety and subcontractor’s compliance to safety regulations.

Responsible to interpret or verify interpretation of blueprint plans through RFI’s

Assist in communication with clients, code officials, and design personnel and conducting turnover to client for occupancy

Assist with preparation of monthly progress billing, progress reports and process as directed.

Perform additional assignments per supervisor and/or Company President’s direction.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                           

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:                                                      

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:                                                

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:                                                   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:                                                      

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software, and project scheduling software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

OSHA & First Aid Training, Driver's License and Equipment Operating Training, Journeyman Certification in one building trade.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                  

Building layout on site and use of transit and levels; Knowledge of safety standards (Recognition of risks and means to correct those conditions.)

Other Qualifications:                                               

Ability to deal with the public and communicate effectively with design personnel and subordinates.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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