Assistant Superintendent - WA

Abbott Construction; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Abbott Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations under the Project Superintendent and Project Manager. You will help deliver projects to completion, uphold Abbott’s Quality360 program, and coordinate with subs, architects, owners, and internal teams.

This role emphasizes safety, schedule discipline, and clear communication, with opportunities to lead on smaller projects and be the main field contact in supervision's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in commercial construction sector.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations in collaboration with project team and subcontractors.
• Review Prime Contract & Subcontract plans to understand requirements.
• Develop project plan including schedule, access, resources, building requirements.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Coordinate with trade partners, architects, and owners to resolve issues.
• Track progress, costs, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Ensure safety policies and practices are followed; input data into CMiC.
• Act as primary field representative on smaller projects when appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Learn new software

Field experience

Education

Bachelors in construction management

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

CMiC

PSMP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the guidance of the Project Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, assists with the management of field operations for the delivery of a project through final completion and closeout. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting direction in the field, in alignment with Abbott’s core values, in terms that are clearly established on a job-by-job basis.

Summary

Under the guidance of the Project Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, assists with the management of field operations for the delivery of a project through final completion and closeout. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting direction in the field, in alignment with Abbott’s core values, in terms that are clearly established on a job-by-job basis.

Duties

• Champions “The Abbott Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Built True – Built Together” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Review Prime Contract & Subcontract plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
• Assist with development of project plan, including schedule, access, resources, building requirements, etc.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Interact with trade partners, architects and owners to resolve issues as they occur.
• Communicate with stakeholders as follows:
• 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 for schedule and phasing requirements
• Clients to update them on project’s progress
• Superintendent for input, guidance and direction
• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction issues and to improve construction methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules and be a champion of Abbott’s Quality360 program.
• Actively manage the subcontractor team onsite as a primary point of contact.
• Drive the project schedule in collaboration with the subcontractor team.
• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
• Work with Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan, and to review and submit RFI’s and submittal information.
• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
• Understand and enforce all safety policies, practices and procedures. Is empowered as first line supervision to interrupt and engage in any observed unsafe acts. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Manager.
• Be proficient with CMiC and knowledgeable on the PSMP (Project Safety Management Plan) and associated planning standards and record data input.
• 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 and can be primary point of contact onsite in the absence of the Project Superintendent.
• Can be assigned as primary field representative on smaller projects when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in commercial construction.
• 5+ years of experience in related construction sector.
• 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 project management software and ability to learn new technological programs.
• Two to three year’s prior field experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Craft skills in building trades or equipment operation preferred.

The full salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

• 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 InsuranceAccident 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

Note

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

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

About Us

At Abbott, it’s all about providing an exceptional experience — for our clients, our construction partners and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. They are respectful, hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and in helping others achieve their goals. In addition, Abbott’s size, combined with the versatile talents of our team, gives us the unique ability to adapt resources and approaches based on specific needs. This flexibility not only enables us to stand out from the crowd by being a responsive business partner who can quickly adjust to any situation, but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees.

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EEO Statement

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