Assistant Superintendent | Data Center

Balfour Beatty US; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for Hermiston/Umatilla, OR. The role supports the Superintendent by managing field activities, supervising subcontractors and employees, and ensuring on-time, within-budget project delivery.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to BB Construction policies, with a focus on service, talent, and choices in daily operations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience; varies by project size and complexity.
• Decision-making under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review progress, costs, schedules, and requirements with Project Manager/Superintendent.
• Participate in preconstruction planning and budget review.
• Direct subcontractors and BB Construction field personnel per scope and policies.
• Coordinate site activities, safety, quality control, and testing documentation.
• Assist in project closeout and transition to customer.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Quality focus

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Assistant Superintendent in Hermiston/Umatilla, OR. This role will assist the Superintendent by managing designated field activities associated with the project and supervision of designated field construction work by subcontractors and employees. Assists the project team to ensure the project is built on time, within budget, and in accordance with Balfour Beatty Construction’s policies & procedures and the focus on our vision and purpose through Service, Talent and Choices.

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Reviews and updates progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to support and assist the Project Manager/Superintendent.
• Preconstruction Services
• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.
• Project Start-up and Scheduling
• Understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications.
• Ensure all materials are properly tested according to specifications, and ensure all test results are properly recorded.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Directs and coordinates subcontractor and Balfour Beatty Construction field personnel in designated areas of expertise.
• Assists the Superintendent in communicating with subcontractors and employees a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, quality control and other performance standards.
• Collaborates with Superintendent to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Attends weekly project progress meetings with all subcontractor representatives and understand the upcoming week’s work to be accomplished.
• Assists Superintendent in ensuring the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes the Creed. Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development by attending operations training programs and takes direct accountability for training and developing direct reports.
• Supports community, client and subcontractor relations and events to enhance the company’s image and build relationships.
• Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career goals.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Pay Range: $113,000 – $130,000

• This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.