Assistant Superintendent I (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Commercial, Austin TX Division, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support day‑to‑day field construction activities on assigned jobsite. The role collaborates with the superintendent and project team to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating subs and crafts, site layout, and daily/weekly activity scheduling. The role requires OSHA 30 and a construction‑related degree or equivalent experience, with growth opportunities in our 100%

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management, science, engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience (4 years in commercial construction).
• Successful completion of OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required (may be obtained within first year).
• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the assistant superintendent I and superintendent in day‑to‑day field construction activities on assigned jobsite.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine project scope and materials needed.
• Plan daily/weekly activities and provide technical instructions to foremen to ensure clear execution of work.
• Monitor safety plans and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support planning of site layout, material storage, crane/hoist placement, and equipment use.
• Help manage inspections and close‑out activities and maintain accurate daily reports.

Education

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field

OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent for our Austin,TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

This position assists the assistant superintendent I and superintendent in the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite.

Responsibilities

Assists the assistant superintendent I and superintendent in the following: .

• Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
• Assists with planning the physical layout of the jobsite to effectively use all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.; designates where building materials will be stored, parking areas, placement of cranes, hoists, etc.
• Helps direct field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third party site surveyors before foundation work begins
• Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule and provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, the methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins
• In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
• Orders self‑performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
• Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high‑quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment, pointing out deficiencies promptly to responsible parties and follows up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
• Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day‑to‑day construction problems encountered and investigates alternative work methods and materials that will improve efficiency and work quality, working closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms as necessary
• Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, and other factors as necessary
• Throughout the project, monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities
• Manages the scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
• Administers the company Safety & Health Manual; assumes responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including close‑out punch lists, demobilization, as‑built documents, etc.
• Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering or related field or, in lieu of college degree, 4 years of commercial construction trade experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Entry level position

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world‑class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting‑edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high‑rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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