Assistant Superintendent

H. J. Russell & Company

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

HSA/FSAs

401k

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

H. J. Russell & Company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to direct foremen, engineers, and coordinators on construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project budgets.

You will collaborate with the General Superintendent or Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within scope. You’ll coordinate drawings, materials, and subcontractors, monitor schedules, and enforce safety policies on site, with emphasis on procurement, cost control, and field operations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Business Management.
3–4 years of related experience; degree may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

Direct foreman, field engineers, and project coordinators as required.
Serve as liaison with Owner and Architect representatives for changes and drawings.
Coordinate working drawings and shop drawings with project management staff.
Assist with field purchasing for the project and expedite material deliveries.
Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of the project schedule.
Coordinate in-place quantities and labor cost coding.
Assist in project close-out activities and punch lists.
Perform work safely and encourage others to follow safety rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading & interpreting documents

Presentations

Math concepts

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Business Management

Job description

About H. J. Russell & Company

Established in 1952, H.J. Russell & Company is a vertically integrated firm specializing in construction, program management, and real estate development. Our vision is to be a catalyst for community and economic empowerment through our superior work in the real estate and construction industries. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, and Savannah, GA.

Summary

The Assistant Superintendent position will involve directing aspects of construction projects assigned by the General Superintendent, Project Superintendent or Project Manager. Responsibilities include working with the project team to ensure successful completion of projects, adhering to Russell’s standards of quality, and helping to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Why this job is important

The Asst. Superintendent fulfills the critical role of timely procurement, review, approval and delivery to our project site of all building components including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors so that the Superintendent can efficiently and safely prosecute timely, profitable and quality work. The Asst. Superintendent is responsible for all such project components and resources to adhere in strict compliance to the project specifications and schedule established by the PM and Superintendent at project commencement.

The Asst. Superintendent is wholly responsible for all duties of this position which may be performed on their own or with a staff of subordinates, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

You will direct the foreman, field engineers, and project coordinators as required for the project.
You will serve as a liaison with the Owner and Architect representatives, when appropriate, including obtaining information regarding changes and clarification of drawings.
You will be responsible for coordinating working drawings and shop drawings, including receiving and distributing drawings, specifications, and other contract documents in coordination with the project management staff.
You will assist with field purchasing for the project and help expedite and coordinate the delivery of required materials.
You will assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of the project schedule.
You will coordinate work in place quantities and labor cost coding.
You will assist with the completion of project close‑out activities, including completing items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
You will perform your work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

The qualifications 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 Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Business Management
3‑4 years of related experience and/or training; experience may be substituted for a degree on a year‑for‑year basis

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to client top management, H.J. Russell corporate senior management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

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 apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives; and risk of radiation. Noise level typically loud.

Why work for us?

We put people first. Through a commitment to employee development and rewarding performance, we strive to earn the loyalty of our employees. Our culture is rooted in the Russell Fundamentals, a series of 25 characteristics that guide employee behavior, including doing the right thing, embracing diversity, showing meaningful appreciation, delivering results, and keeping things fun. Our intention is to create an outstanding workplace experience, which has earned numerous recognitions including USA Today’s Top Workplaces in 2024.

Our benefits include: