Assistant Superintendent- Water/Wastewater

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Chattanooga, Birmingham (TN, AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading General Contractor is seeking experienced Assistant Superintendents to oversee large-scale projects in the water/wastewater sectors. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of construction experience. Responsibilities include assisting with project management, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with subcontractors. Communication and people management skills are essential. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license. This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Current knowledge of OSHA and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with assigned duties.
• Enforce jobsite safety and compliance.
• Coordinate management of construction projects.

Skills

People management skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Responsibilities

Brazfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for experienced, traveling Assistant Superintendents to join our growing heavy civil teams to run large scale, multi-million-dollar projects in the water/wastewater market sectors.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Assists Superintendent with one or more of the following duties or responsibilities as assigned by Superintendent or General Superintendent, or performs these duties or responsibilities for a job that does not have a Superintendent.
• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations.
• Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job.
• Develops and implements production plans with budget goals in mind.
• Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports.
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs.
• Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings.
• Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule.
• Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and directing the work of all company onsite field personnel in accordance with HR processes and procedures.
• Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal) to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues.
• Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement.
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms.
• Follows and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections.

Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, and outside entities.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• People management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.