Assistant Superintendent

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking an experienced field professional to support the Superintendent in coordinating multiple construction projects. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and clear communication with owners, designers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, OSHA knowledge, the ability to read plans, and strong leadership. You will manage daily and weekly reports, procurement, staffing, and regulatory inspections while travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent with duties or act on their behalf as assigned.
• Advocate safety as a priority and enforce safety policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management for project delivery.
• Develop and implement production plans aligned with budget goals.
• Prepare project status reports and daily/compliance logs.
• Review plans/drawings and coordinate shop drawings.
• Procure tools and materials to meet the schedule.
• Determine staffing and material needs for each project phase.
• Coordinate inspections and regulatory requirements with authorities.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance with terms.
• Communicate with owners, designers, and subcontractors to resolve issues.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Read drawings/blueprints

Verbal & written communication

People management

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Professional attitude

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel/relocate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists Superintendent with one or more of the following duties or responsibilities as assigned by Superintendent or General Superintendent, or performs these duties or responsibilities for a job that does not have a Superintendent.
• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety‑related regulations.
• Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job.
• Develops and implements production plans with budget goals in mind.
• Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports.
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs.
• Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings.
• Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule.
• Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project.
• Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal) to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues.
• Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement.
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms.
• Follows and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, and outside entities.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• People management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required.