Assistant Superintendent - Construction

Layton Construction; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Site Project Planner who will develop and execute a detailed job plan under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and Project Manager. The role focuses on delivering predictable outcomes by coordinating with internal and external teams while maintaining safety and quality.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in construction management or equivalent experience, 5+ years in ground-up or multifamily construction, and proficiency with BIM360 or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field (or equivalent combo of education and experience).
• 5+ years' experience in ground-up commercial and/or multifamily construction.
• Knowledge of construction processes and building codes/blueprints.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with BIM360 or similar programs; ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive job plan including schedule, access, manpower, and site requirements.
• Procure tools, labor, and some materials.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and subcontractors to resolve issues and review scopes.
• Communicate progress and issues to project stakeholders and leadership.
• Inspect progress to ensure conformity with plans and schedules.
• Track progress, manage budgets, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Support Project Manager in creating the Project Management Plan.
• Demonstrate integrity and adhere to Safety policies and company standards.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Multifamily projects

Project planning

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

BIM360

Education

Bachelor's in construction management

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

BIM360

Job description

Summary

Under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, develops, manages, and completes a job plan for an assigned job.

Duties

• Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.

• Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.

• Review plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.

• Develop job plan, including schedule, access, manpower, building requirements, etc.

• Procure tools, labor and some materials.

• Interact with architects and owners to resolve job issues.

• Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaged in coordinating various phases of construction; craft personnel to update and gather input; subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule and prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; clients to update them on project's progress; and the Superintendent for input and guidance.

• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.

• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules.

• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.

• Work with Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.

• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.

• Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.

• Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years' experience in ground-up commercial and/or multifamily construction.

• A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.

• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.

• Knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and quality requirements.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Has strong problem-solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction, moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.

• The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.

• Has experience using programs such as BIM360 or similar and ability to learn new technological programs.

• Craft skills in concrete, or other building trades or equipment operation preferred.

Benefits

Layton offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.