Assistant Superintendent

The Berg Group; Pflugerville, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berg Group is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Texas operations. This role focuses on supporting field teams, coordinating with foremen, and helping drive project progress on commercial drywall projects.

Travel up to 50% is required as we work across our markets; ideal candidates will have construction experience, strong communication, and leadership abilities to develop toward a Superintendent role within 1–2 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the construction industry; field experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and related software.
• Ability to lead project coordination and multitask.
• Knowledge of CAL OSHA policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preconstruction meetings with Foreman and Project Team.
• Identify and resolve risks on site (lifts, tying off, etc.).
• Coordinate with Project Manager to resolve bid production discrepancies.
• Walk projects with field teams to understand scope.
• Oversee Foreman; manage budget, material purchasing and manpower.
• Safety audits with onsite teams and coordination with Safety.
• Maintain knowledge of field management tools (Mosaic/Plexxis, Paycom).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

OSHA 30 Certification

Boom Lift Certification

Scissor Lift Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin - Pflugerville, TX 78660,

The Berg Group is looking for an Assistant Superintendent to join our team! The Berg Group, a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest for over 50 years, offers integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Headquartered in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Nashville, and Austin, the company has been led by dedicated professionals. If you want to learn more, please visit our About page on our Berg website at https://berggroup.us/about

Summary

The Berg Group has been a respected leader in the commercial drywall industry for over 50 years. We are a growing company headquartered in Chaska, MN, and have additional offices in Austin, TX, Naples, FL and Nashville, TN. We’re seeking candidates that have a construction background and are passionate about learning more on the subcontractor industry.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn the Superintendent role. Candidates should have a goal of being in a Superintendent role within the next 1-2 years. This role will include travel within our markets up to 50% of the time.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• An active participant in all preconstruction meetings with assigned Foreman and Project Team.
• Identify and resolve risks (i.e., need for lifts, tying off, etc.)
• Identify and work with the Project Manager(s) team to proactively resolve any bid production discrepancies; buy into bid productions and convey that to the Foreman.
• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Superintendent within the construction industry and specifically within a specialty subcontractor.
• Walk the projects with experienced field teams to gain a full understanding of the scope of work.
• Union referrals with project coordinator

Production/Execution

• Manages Foreman team(s) and holds them accountable to The Berg Group’s stated production goals for that project.
• Review of daily/weekly production tracking to determine if bid levels by activity are being hit.
• Review work in progress, on all projects, and ensure it meets The Berg Group’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards.
• Weekly meeting with Project Manager(s) as it relates to job tracking, percent complete, and what scopes are complete (i.e., informs needed manpower adjustments).
• Safety and Superintendent audits are performed regularly in coordination with Safety teams’ onsite visits and follow-ups.
• Maintains robust technology knowledge on Mosaic/Plexxis foreman app, ARCORO, Paycom, and other tools pushed out to connect field and project management as well as hire and onboard talent.

Field Management

• Multi-site responsibility and oversight of commercial construction operations.
• Actively oversees and coaches’ Foreman around project budget, material purchasing, and manpower planning.
• Regularly shares accurate job site progress with Foreman; motivates them to push their teams and ultimately exceeds bid profit through visibility.
• Berg employment culture steward: works to make the employment experience at Berg differentiated and meaningful for his/her team.

Experience and Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certified
• Boom Lift Certified
• Scissor Lift Certified

Minimum of 2 years within the construction industry, experience in the field is a plus!

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet, and other job-relevant software.

Possess excellent problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.

Ability to work efficiently and provide leadership for project coordination.

Basic Knowledge on CAL OSHA Policies and Procedures

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Sedentary Work

Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.

Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Travel

• Up to 50% primarily in their designated Market.
• Ability to complete regular day travel for site visits and client meetings.

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.