Assistant Super

Element2 Group; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Element2 Group seeks an Assistant Superintendent to partner with the Superintendent in managing construction sites. You will help lead, monitor, and execute projects on schedule and within budget, overseeing carpenters, trades, and subcontractors on renovation and new builds.

You will schedule, supervise crews, and meet with clients, while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong communication and plan-reading skills are essential; OSHA 30 and related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field.
• OSHA 30 Certification is required or preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required or preferred.
• ABC Superintendent Certification is preferred.
• Massachusetts Superintendent License is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project safety compliance.
• Directly supervise crews for specific tasks and roles.
• Assist Superintendent with daily onsite activities and coordination.
• Study and interpret construction documents and plan of action.
• Create daily field reports including manpower, visitors, daily activity, and weather.
• Attend weekly meetings with subcontractors and client team.
• Assist with inspections coordination with local building officials and 3rd party inspections.
• Mentor carpenters and laborers; foster a productive site culture.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Project / Procore

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR/First Aid Certified

ABC Superintendent Certification

Massachusetts Superintendent License (helpful)

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Superintendent This position reports to the Director of Operations

Job Summary: The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Superintendent to manage construction sites.

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for helping lead, manage and monitor the successful execution of projects on time, within budget and safely with oversight of carpenters, trades and subcontractors on construction/renovation projects. Some of their key responsibilities include scheduling, supervising workers, and meeting with clients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure project safety compliance.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality regulations are strictly followed.
• Directly supervise crews for specific tasks and roles.
• Manage job site clean-up and housekeeping with subcontractors.
• Must be able to move and lift weights up to 50 pounds, able to climb ladders, scaffolding, etc. (activities typically required in construction work)
• Possess physical requirements including average or better sight and hearing, ability to stand, kneel or crouch in awkward or uncomfortable positions, possibly outdoors or in unheated/un cooled areas, indoors, for long periods of time.
• Possess a valid drivers license.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Communicate with field staff daily to ensure that project schedules are met.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with owner, design team, subcontractors, and local building officials.
• Assist Superintendent with all aspects of daily onsite activities.
• Assist Superintendent with subcontractors, suppliers, temp labor, and employees.
• Mentor carpenters and laborers.
• Helps drive culture through the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Study and interpret construction documents to determine needs and plan of action.
• Prepare and/or assist in the generation of baseline schedules and weekly updates.
• Review all incoming materials to the site. Ensure all materials meet project specifications and approved submittals.
• Learn IBC codes for NH and MA.
• Communicate with Superintendent any deviations from plans, specifications and/or subcontracts on site.
• Assist Superintendent with coordinating inspections with local building officials and any 3rd party project required inspections.
• Assist Superintendent with inspection of work to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Create daily field reports including manpower, visitors, daily activity, and weather.
• Assist Superintendent with tracking field expenditures and communicate with Project Manager and Accounting.
• Attend weekly meetings with subcontractors and client team as required.
• Ensure quality control and inspect site daily for safety compliance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and blueprint reading.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, MS Project, Procore, Excel, or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field, or 2 - 4 years' experience in a related role preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Completion of ABC Superintendent Certification Course.
• Massachusetts Superintendents license helpful but not necessary.
• Previous superintendent experience of 1 year or more

Additional Experience:

• Previous Superintendent or related experience (Project Manager, Field Supervisor, etc.) of 1 year or more will satisfy seniority and individual experience requirements to allow employee to be classified at the higher-level salaried employee (exempt).
• This Asst. Super position will have increased autonomy and will require more independent judgment and discretion.
• This position will perform their job at a higher level and with increased responsibilities.
• This position will require more independence and less day-to-day supervision.