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Ausland Group has a 75-year heritage of transforming communities through our award-winning commercial design, construction, and development operations. You will be joining a team of highly accomplished professionals, committed to our vision of being the "Pacific Northwest's benchmark for exceptional client outcomes and design-build excellence." Ausland is an integrated design-build company offering architecture and engineering with our construction services. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ausland Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent with at least five years of experience to manage our commercial construction projects in the South Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon region. We are seeking an individual with a passion for delivering exceptional results, who sees the value in working in a collaborative environment with architects, engineers, project managers and engineers. In your role as Superintendent, you will supervise field construction operations to ensure our projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work Plans/Schedules

• Assist project management in the creation of work plans and CPM schedules.
• Schedule and sequence day-to-day activities and take necessary action to ensure project objectives are met.
• Create and update short-interval look-ahead schedules weekly and assist Project Manager in administration of master CPM schedule.
• Notify trade contractors and suppliers in advance to ensure timely performance.

Documentation

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the contract documents, prime contract, and subcontracts.
• Create and maintain timely, orderly, and efficient project document flow in collaboration with Project Manager (i.e.: RFIs, submittals, change orders).
• Maintain daily site-related paperwork (i.e.: timecards, field reports).
• Utilize Procore and Microsoft Project software as appropriate for all documentation.
• Provide detailed and accurate cost control through various means (i.e.: job costing, PO’s, timecard reporting, subcontractor requisitions).
• Assist Project Manager with execution of change orders, including estimating, pricing, narrative drafting, and negotiation.

Coordination

• Create, implement, and maintain site logistics programs in collaboration with Project Manager and estimating. (i.e.: field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, etc.).
• In collaboration with estimating and project team ensure drawings and specifications are examined, prior to beginning construction, for design deficiencies, impractical details, and code violations.
• Coordinate expedition of supply of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Coordinate, monitor, and inspect activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage Ausland foreman and field labor to ensure high performance/progressive production and completion of work in harmony with cost, quality and quantity factors.
• See that all required permits or licenses have been obtained. Cooperate with, and direct, when necessary, the activities of the inspection agencies.
• Chair weekly coordination and safety meetings with the subcontractors and issue written minutes to the project team.
• Establish and maintain Ausland’s administrative procedures as they relate to the project (i.e. applications for payments, forecasting.)

Safety

• Hold weekly “toolbox talk” safety meetings with Ausland field staff.
• Enforce company standards of site cleanliness, safety, health, and substance abuse.
• Oversee implementation and ongoing compliance with project safety requirements (i.e.: project specific safety plans, fall protection plans, MSDS documentation, etc.).

Quality Control

• Hold responsibility for project layout and dimensional control.
• Oversee compliance with scope and quality established by construction documents, including review of certain shop drawings and submittals.
• Review and approve, on a weekly basis, all as-built documents.
• Receive, inspect, and verify quantity and quality of materials and supplies received.
• Inventory, maintain, and care for construction equipment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong plan reading and interpretation skills.
• Strong project level supervisory and leadership skills.
  
• Knowledge of basic building codes.
• Broad knowledge of building and/or industrial construction.
• Layout skills: use of common automatic levels and transits.
• Understanding of commercial safety standards.
• Ability to apply basic mathematic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Proficiency with typical industry software, such as Microsoft Office Suit and Bluebeam.
• Ability to type/key a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication to varying audiences.
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities, work under pressure, meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move up to 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Sitting (or driving) in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), i.e.: using a keyboard.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to move about a construction site including, but not limited to: climbing ladders and scaffolds, and walk over uneven terrain.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

• Valid driver’s license and reasonable driving record
• CPR/AED certificate (within six months of hire)
• 30-hour OSHA training (within six months of hire)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five years of progressive experience in commercial construction supervision.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Health Insurance
• $15,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) and company matching program
• Dedicated vehicle assigned
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional mentorship and coaching
• Paid professional memberships and licensure
• Safety, hazard, first air and CPR training
• Company celebrations and social events
• Annual employee recognition and gifts
• Allowance for a fitness membership
• Flexible work environment accommodations, valuing work-life balance

Our Vision: To become the most trusted and sought-after design-build firm in the Pacific NW - defined by true integration and exceptional client outcomes.

Our Core Values: Integration, Innovation, Stewardship, and Tenacity.

EEO Statement:

Ausland is an equal opportunity employer. We revel in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact Ausland’s People Success Department at 541.507.7185