Assistant Superintendent

Balfour Beatty US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Large Projects Group on landmark projects. This role assists the Superintendent by managing field activities and supervising subcontractors and employees to keep the project on schedule and within budget.

You will help ensure work complies with contract documents and quality specifications, coordinate safety and testing, attend progress meetings, and support project close-out activities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of construction experience recommended.
• OSHA courses to be completed within first six months of employment.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent by managing designated field activities and supervising subcontractors and employees.
• Coordinate safety, quality, and field processes to meet contract requirements and project standards.
• Attend progress meetings and help in planning, scheduling, and close-out activities.

Skills

OSHA training

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. This individual will be working on landmark construction projects in the DFW market.

The Assistant Superintendent assists the Superintendent by managing designated field activities associated with the project and supervision of designated field construction work by subcontractors and employees. In addition, this individual assists the project team to ensure the project is built on time, within budget, and in accordance with Balfour Beatty Construction’s policies & procedures and the focus on our vision and purpose through Service, Talent and Choices. 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years, or maintain STS certification.

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Reviews and updates progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to support and assist the Project Manager/Superintendent.

Preconstruction Services

• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications.
• Ensure all materials are properly tested according to specifications, and ensure all test results are properly recorded.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Directs and coordinates subcontractor and Balfour Beatty Construction field personnel in designated areas of expertise.
• Assists the Superintendent in communicating with subcontractors and employees a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control and other performance standards.
• Collaborates with Superintendent to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, sustainability, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Attends weekly project progress meetings with all subcontractor representatives and understand the upcoming week’s work to be accomplished.
• Assists Superintendent in ensuring the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes the Creed. Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development by attending operations training programs and takes direct accountability for training and developing direct reports.
• Supports community, client and subcontractor relations and events to enhance the company’s image and build relationships.
• Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career goals.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Perform other related duties as needed.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).