Assistant Superintendent

MYCON General Contractors, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. is seeking an assistant project superintendent to support the project superintendent and project manager in delivering assigned projects. The role emphasizes learning the superintendent responsibilities while participating in site safety, scheduling, and field communications.

The position requires involvement in QA/QC, project meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives, with occasional travel. A.S.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in construction management or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor.
• Experience in managing a direct hire workforce and subcontractors.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• OSHA 10 & 30, CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Support the project superintendent and project manager in completing assigned projects.
• Learn the project superintendent responsibilities and assist in scheduling daily activities.
• Submit daily field reports and updates for review.
• Monitor project schedules to ensure on-track progress and proactive actions.
• Assist in safety programs and QA/QC plans on-site throughout the project.
• Participate in pre-construction, progress, and project/staff meetings.
• Contribute to project closeout and training/continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Construction Skills

Action Oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Education

A.S. degree in construction management or similar

OSHA 10 & 30, CPR/First Aid

Tools

Construction software proficiency

Job description

The assistant project superintendent’s primary responsibility is to support the project superintendent and project manager in the successful completion of assigned projects. A major function of this role is learning the project superintendent responsibilities. The assistant project superintendent participates in job site safety, quality, project scheduling, and communicates with project team on field and constructability issues. Occasional travel is required.

Essential Functions

• Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with contractual and quality standards.
• Assist the project team in scheduling the daily activities of work and taking necessary action to assure that the project objectives of cleanliness, safety, schedule, quality, and standard operating procedures are met.
• Submit assigned daily paperwork such as field reports, scheduled updates, and e-mail correspondence for project superintendent to review.
• Monitoring incremental project schedules to ensure upcoming events are on track and are being proactively attended to.
• May be assigned responsibility for a specific segment of a project.
• Learn leadership and guidance principles from project superintendent and project team to ensure successful management of project.
• Maintains and supports safety programs by promoting and maintaining a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Assists in maintaining and leading the on-site QA/QC plan throughout life of project.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the project closeout process.
• Attends and participates in pre-construction, progress, and other project and staff meetings.
• Participating in training and other forms of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists Superintendent with the SWPPP Program.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Construction Skills

Construction Skills Strives to learn and understand the means and methods of construction and processes. Has a basic to intermediate knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work. Understands the sequencing strategy of work to be put in place that coincides with the project schedule. Work towards learning all aspects of field construction including technical and management techniques. This includes interacting with subcontractors, project team, and design team.

Action Oriented

Action Oriented Proactive, plans well and addresses problems/issues efficiently. Highly organized with strong attention to detail required to produce quality work. Is committed to doing quality work the first time. Works to meet or beat schedules and is driven to bring closure to avoid long punch lists.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong time management working with deadlines, and the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously in an accurate and timely manner. Strong in leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution and can manage difficult situations to a successful conclusion. Strong customer service skills needed to build and maintain relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors. Goal oriented and can react quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve the desired end result. Behavior that supports positive work environment keeping in line with company mission and values.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred skills needed but not limited to the following:

• A.S. degree in construction management or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor.
• Experience in managing a direct hire workforce and subcontractors.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• OSHA 10 & 30, CPR/First Aid

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 50+ pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 50+ pounds on a periodic basis. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office Ability to work in sometimes stressful environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day. The Employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter months. The work in this position is performed both indoors and outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON.

Established in 1987, MYCON stands for quality, performance, integrity, and innovation. We utilize cutting-edge technology and decades of experience to take each project to the next level. MYCON is family-owned, and our strong values compel us to deliver the personal, responsive service expected from a trusted partner. Our client-focused, relationship-driven approach sets us apart from other contractors, and we are proud of the solid reputation and long-standing client relationships we have built by consistently delivering exceptional value and service. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, MYCON was named one of the Best Places to Work.