Assistant Superintendent - Civil Construction (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent - Civil Construction to support the Project Superintendent and Project Manager on complex projects. This full-time, site-based role involves travel across the Southern Region to ensure timely, quality project delivery.

You will help develop schedules, manage subcontracts and purchase orders, and supervise project staff while maintaining safety and cost controls. Travel subsistence is provided per company guidelines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of civil construction project experience required.
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, or Engineering, or equivalent working experience.
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes required.
• Experience with self-perform work required.
• Proven commitment to Safety and building relationships with the Owner.
• Experience managing field staff.
• Knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the Project Chart of Accounts.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in updating the CPM Construction Schedule.
• Assist in development of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Prepare a responsibility listing for the entire Project Staff.
• Coordinate and monitor Project Engineer training and development.
• Provide administrative support for the Project Superintendent.
• Provide leadership to the Project Staff and the Project.
• Analyze and monitor job costs and maintain reports.
• Process monthly Owner Payment Applications.
• Review Change Proposals and Change Orders; address claims if applicable.
• Assist in quarterly Profit Projection Reports.
• Prepare quantity reports and labor cost analysis.
• Implement safety programs and affirmative action on the Project.
• Lead on-site Total Quality Management processes.
• Manage project closeout activities.

Skills

Civil construction

Self-perform work

Field staff management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Superintendent - Civil Construction position is the first step in taking a larger field leadership role on our complex projects and is the first step towards preparing individuals to becoming field Superintendents. The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Project Superintendent to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of project. May be solely responsible for a segment of Project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to them.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the Southern Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the Project Chart of Accounts
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the development and updating of the CPM Construction Schedule
• Assist Project Manager in the development of the Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Assist the Project Manager in producing a responsibility listing for the entire Project Staff, which shall include administrative assignments
• Coordinate, implement and monitor Project Engineer training and development
• Provide administrative support for the Project Superintendent
• Provide leadership to the Project Staff and the Project
• Analyze and monitor job costs and maintain accurate reports
• Manage and be responsible for processing and tracking the monthly Owner Payment Application
• Track, review, and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders and, if applicable, claims
• Assist the Project Manager in analyzing and completing the Quarterly Profit Projection Reports.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing the quantity reports and analyzing the labor costs.
• Implement all applicable safety programs, EEO programs and Affrayative Action Program on the Project
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
• Manage the preparation and execution of the Project closeout process

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years of civil construction project experience required
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, or Engineering required, or equivalent working experience
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes required
• Experience with self-perform work required
• Proven commitment to Safety and building relationships with the Owner
• Experience managing field staff
• Knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required

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