Assistant Superintendent

Thalle Construction Company, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support the Project Superintendent on landfill and other heavy civil projects in Palm Beach County, FL. You’ll coordinate labor, equipment, and methods, oversee safety, and liaise with project staff to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in civil construction, strong leadership, and ability to read technical drawings. Competitive compensation based on experience; rotating nightshift schedule available.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in civil construction.
• Ability to read technical and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading construction operations and coordinating labor/resources.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise subcontractors as delegated by the Superintendent.
• Monitor pace and quality of work on landfill and heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate with Equipment, Means & Methods for timely arrivals.
• Ensure safety compliance and perform QC inspections.
• Supervise labor staffing needs and coordinate with project managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

Civil construction knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent will report to the General Superintendent and work closely with and support the operations team and interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is located out of our regional office Palm Beach County, Florida.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Office Location

South Bay, Florida

Job Title

Assistant Superintendent

Schedule

Rotating Nightshift with another Super. 1 month nights, 1 month days.

Salary

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Hiring for an Assistant Superintendent to assist Project Superintendent in the planning and execution of Landfill Construction and other Heavy Civil Construction work. The Assistant Superintendent will coordinate and supervise the labor and equipment resources while promoting safety and production goals. This supervisory position oversees and is ultimately accountable for effectively coordinating the delivery of all labor staffing needs, means and methods guidance, and equipment requests for field construction projects. In addition, this position is responsible for overall guidance and oversight of construction quality control. The Assistant Superintendent will continually work with Project Managers and Field Superintendents to determine initial & ongoing labor staffing needs.

• Schedule and supervise work of subcontractor as delegated by the Superintendent.
• Monitor the pace and quality of work.
• Act as the initial field contact for means and methods assistance, and coordinate/request assistance from Superintendent - Equipment, Means & Methods.
• Collaborate with General Superintendent, Equipment, Means and Methods, or other Equipment Division managers to ensure proper coordination & arrival of equipment to sites.
• Proficient with establishing priorities and have strong time management skills.
• Identify and report critical issues and problems to the PM promptly and provide potential resolves.
• Through the Operations Team, coordinate with the Corporate Safety Department to ensure all project safety needs are met and assist in adherence to all Company safety policies.
• Perform QC inspections to ensure quality artistry and that work is consistent with contracts and project documents.
• Identify and complete self-performed work when required by the Superintendent’s demands.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in civil construction, including estimating, project management, equipment, scheduling, cost control and personnel administration.
• Ability to read and understand technical and statistical data, interpret construction drawings, architectural drawings and specifications, and legal documents.
• Prior experience effectively leading construction operations.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Advanced knowledge of the heavy civil construction industry.
• Self-starter capable of improving operations processes.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead crews and teams in meeting production goals and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment.
• Candidates may also be considered for a General Foreman position.
• Landfill Experience.
• HDPE Pipe Experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.