Assistant Superintendent - Mechanical/Heavy Industrial Construction

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to lead field operations on assigned projects, ensuring safety, timely progress, and profitability.

You’ll support the Superintendent/PM, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and drive look-ahead planning, field staffing, and cost controls. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in heavy/industrial construction, OSHA 10, and scheduling software knowledge; MA supervisor license preferred and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3+ years in heavy/industrial construction management or equivalent experience.
• MA Construction Supervisor License preferred.
• Ability to run project meetings as needed.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project).
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification or ability to obtain during pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Daily Safety Huddle in the absence of other field leadership, or as needed.
• Ensure the Daily Safety Plans or Job Hazard Analyses are completed by all onsite crews.
• Aid the Superintendent/Project Manager in supervising field construction work.
• Interface with customers, project teams, site supervision, field personnel, including subcontractors.
• Develop three-week look ahead schedule and dispatch field labor and equipment in a timely manner.
• Approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.

Skills

Field ops management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for field operations and technical support on the project assigned to achieve the safe, timely and profitable completion of each project.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Daily Safety Huddle in the absence of other field leadership, or as needed.
• Ensure the Daily Safety Plans or Job Hazard Analysis' are completed by all onsite crews.
• Aid the Superintendent/Project Manager in the supervision of the field construction work effort.
• Interface with customers, project teams, site supervision, field personnel, including subcontractors.
• Develop three-week look ahead schedule and dispatch field labor and equipment in timely manner
• Approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
• Maintain accurate time and material records and complete client paperwork as required.
• Support and ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety and all company policies.
• Make recommendations on the hiring and disciplinary actions of field employees.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Hiring Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in heavy/industrial construction management desired or a combination of experience/continued education may be substituted for experience. Water/Wastewater related construction experience a plus.
• MA Construction Supervisor License (Preferred).
• Ability to run project meetings, as needed.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project etc.)
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card, clear pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid U.S. unrestricted Driver's License.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.