Construction Assistant Superintendent

Equity Commercial Real Estate Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee daily operations on commercial projects in Chicago. The role involves ensuring project safety, supervising subcontractors, and maintaining quality control. Candidates should have an associate degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in commercial construction. This position offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Unlimited Paid Time Off

8 paid Company holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes, including scheduling.
• OSHA 10 required, OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of assigned construction projects.
• Monitor and maintain safety standards by the field and trade contractors.
• Compile reports on progress, compliance, and obstacles.

Skills

Safety First focus

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Graduate of trade school in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Let Us Tell You About this Position:
Equity Construction Solutions (ECS) is a Central Ohio-based general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. As a builder first, we offer comprehensive services including preconstruction, design-build, construction management, and Owner’s Representative support. In addition to third-party construction, ECS also leads projects developed by our affiliate, Equity Commercial Real Estate Solutions. Our experienced team brings deep expertise across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, K-12 education, public sector, retail, restaurants, senior living, mixed-use/hospitality, and corporate office developments.

As Assistant Superintendent, you are responsible for assisting with daily operations of assigned construction projects. In this role you ensure the work is completed according to the project’s planned sequence and schedule; implement and enforce field safety, site cleanliness and project organization; along with monitoring subcontractors. You report progress to Superintendents and/or Project Managers. From time-to-time you will be performing some physical aspects of construction. You are the connector from the field to the Operations Staff. This position reports to the General Superintendent, or their designee and is expected to apply industry knowledge and expertise to carry out responsibilities effectively.

What are the Key Objectives:

• Receive assignments from Project Superintendents as it applies to project requirements.
• Responsible to monitor and maintain safety standards by the field and trade contractors alike
• Oversee on-site safety program for ECS – setting the expectations, auditing, and recording information continuously for safety concerns, correcting, compliance, and communication
• Ensure safe and clean job sites are maintained on an on-going basis
• Supervise, communicate, and coordinate installation of work in accordance with the contract documents, project schedule and the planned sequence of work. Awareness of project milestone dates and the requirements to achieve them
• Supervise activities of subcontractors against the schedule
• Monitor daily activities and compile reports on progress, compliance, and obstacles
• Quality control compliance by inspect completed and in-progress work in accordancewith plans and specifications
• Driving the project to on-time and on-budget turn-over
• Host clients and owners, on the job site, and answer questions that arise in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Assist with developing best practices based on industry knowledge and company needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Safety First focus and mind-set
• Able to read, interpret, and pro-actively ask questions pertaining to construction documents and drawings
• Effective communication skills to lead and supervise sub-contractors
• Problem-solving skills
• Calm under pressure
• Analytical, multi-tasker, and detail oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

What You Offer:

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience, preferred, or graduate of trade school in construction
• 2+ years of field experience in commercial construction, preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes, including scheduling
• OSHA 30, preferred
• OSHA 10 required

What’s In It For YOU:

The confidence that comes in working for a well-established, privately held national company.
A work environment that allows and encourages individuals to use their skills and talents to advance in their role and profession.
A full benefits package with costs that don’t break the bank.
Unlimited Paid Time Off in addition to 8 paid Company holidays.
…And a lot more that we are excited to share with you

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