Assistant Superintendent

Rabren General Contractors; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an Assistant Superintendent in Auburn, Alabama to support the Superintendent in managing construction teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and generating daily reports. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of construction experience and a high school diploma. Strong communication skills and knowledge of safety procedures are essential. This full-time position requires occasional travel to job sites and may involve evening and weekend hours depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of construction experience required.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Valid Driver’s License is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent with daily project management and scheduling.
• Enforce safety measures and ensure quality assurance on the job site.
• Create and finalize jobsite reports on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Safety procedures understanding

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Purpose/Description Of The Job

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the support of the Superintendent and/or Senior Superintendent in accordance with RGC’s Best Practices. This position will assist in the coordination and scheduling of multiple construction teams, help determine construction requirements and ensure that subcontract work meets required specifications. The Assistant Superintendent will also assist in the inspection of work and equipment to verify safety and ensure project specifications are met while working in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the Project Team.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

Best Practices & Relationships:

• Manage, train and develop Field Engineers, Foremen and Craft persons
• Regularly meet with Subcontractors to discuss progress, challenges and assist in removing barriers to completing work
• Determine staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for the construction project
• Work with all jobsite employees, Engineers, Architects, Subcontractors, Inspectors, and Vendor of materials to improve construction methods
• Ensure that Subcontractors understand their requirements and perform their job according to specifications and make sure all subcontracts are executed correctly before the Subcontractor begins work, with assistance from Superintendent and/or Sr. Superintendent

Schedule

• Assist the Superintendent and/or Sr. Superintendent to keep the project on schedule by continuously communicating with Subcontractors and Vendors

Safety & Quality Assurance/Control

• Support safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforce compliance with RGC, jobsite safety plan, policies and all safety-related regulations
• Meet the Quality Assurance / Quality Control requirements of the project
• Coordinate inspections and participate in the examination and inspection of work progress and equipment to verify safety and to ensure specifications are met
• Ensure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded

Daily Reports & Documentation

• Assist the Superintendent with the creation, input, review and finalization all jobsite reporting requirements, including daily reports, field purchase orders, weekly reports and monthly updates to the construction schedule
• Assist with completing thorough Daily Logs every day in strict accordance with RGC best practices, attaching pictures and other necessary documentation in Procore or, if a project is not in Procore, in the form acceptable to VP – Field Operations

Other

• Perform any job specific related work, as apparent or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of construction experience
• Knowledge of safety, scheduling and cost control procedures
• Knowledge of all crafts of construction related to carpentry, concrete, structural steel, and interior build-outs
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Continually drives for results, strives for improvement, creates trust with character and action, teams up successfully, solves complex problems and builds other people.

Preferences

• Experience with construction management software (such as Procore)
• Experience with Scheduling Software
• OSHA 30
• First Aid/CPR
• Communication skills in Spanish

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has supervisory responsibility of all Engineers, Foremen, Craft Persons and Laborers.
• Ensure RGC policies and processes are followed in supervisory activities.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and development plans for each year; monitor and supervise the progress to enhance their professional development and contribution to RGC.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a construction job site setting and in an office setting.

Physical Demands

• Works significant portion of day outside on construction site
• Able to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift/move up to 70 lbs.
• Able to deal with the physical activities associated with a construction site (stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist)
• Able to navigate work areas under construction

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard day and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are required as the job duties demand.

Travel

Travel to other RGC job sites and to RGC offices is required.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

RGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.