Construction Assistant Superintendent - Ohio Projects

The Douglas Co; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Financial incentives

Job summary

A construction company based in Ohio is seeking a Construction Assistant Superintendent. The role involves assisting in daily supervision of construction activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly in ground-up projects, and preferably in healthcare and multi-family construction. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with the possibility of extensive travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Construction Industry as an Assistant Superintendent or General Foreman.
• Ground-up construction experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred in senior living.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing craft personnel and subcontractors.
• Oversee projects to assure compliance with scope and quality.
• Enforce site cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Conflict management skills

Attention to detail

Assertiveness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints

Construction documents

Job description

Construction Assistant Superintendent - Holland, OH

Overview - 100% Employee-Owned Company

For more than 40 years, The Douglas Company has been controlling risk for our clients and partners while creating environments that enhance people’s lives. We are committed to the highest level of value to our clients and our associates. We specialize in Senior Living and Multi‑Family design and construction. With offices in the Midwest and Southeast, The Douglas Company builds projects throughout the eastern half of the United States. In order to build great projects, we hire great people. Our Associates take great pride in knowing that the projects we build help people live, grow and heal. With rewarding projects, competitive wages, and a great workplace atmosphere, The Douglas Company is the place for you to succeed.

Most of our projects are in the multi‑family (apartments) and senior living markets, although we have done commercial retail at times as well. Most projects we build are ground‑up construction and range from $10M – $70M project value.

The Assistant Superintendent’s responsibility includes assisting with the overall day‑to‑day supervision of field‑related construction activities for construction projects. The Assistant Superintendent will assist the Project Superintendent with coordination of field work in scheduling subcontractors, material deliveries, inspections, monitoring progress, field meetings, ensuring quality, enforcing code and safety regulation, and other duties as assigned.

Core Values

• Great client relationships with high customer loyalty
• Integrity and professionalism in all we do
• Keeping our commitments through proactive attention to detail and execution
• Growth of our Associates and Business through learning, teamwork, and leadership

Responsibilities

• Assists with directing craft personnel and subcontractors
• Assists with scheduling and sequencing the day‑to‑day activities of work
• Oversees individual projects to assure compliance with the scope and quality as established by the contract documents
• Enforces site cleanliness and safety
• Proactively anticipates and solves problems that could delay construction
• Ensures all projects are performed in accordance with contractual and quality standards
• Maintains daily paperwork as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop drawings and subcontracts
• Displays technical knowledge in construction background and general knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
• Proactively works to minimize costs expended in field operations
• Participates in training and other forms of continuous improvement initiatives
• Primary point of contact to coordinate documentation control policies and procedures between the office and field
• Assists with RFI creation and posting of construction documents, submittal review and coordination, maintaining and updating construction documents
• Assist with implementation of TDC Project Site Logistics plan
• Coordination and enforcement of plan with Subcontractors
• Active participant in the TDC Quality Assurance Process
• Active participant in the TDC Punch List Process
• Take inventory of materials purchased directly by TDC and ensure turnover/signoff by Subcontractor
• Field documentation of general conditions field activities
• Creates and follows up on punch‑list items to ensure completion in a timely manner

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience in the Construction Industry as an Assistant Superintendent or General Foreman
• Ground‑up construction experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred (Senior Living/Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living/Independent Living)
• Multi‑Family experience preferred
• Wood‑Framed construction experience preferred
• Strong conflict management skills and a high level of assertiveness
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety are paramount
• Ability to work with diverse project management teams

Additional Information

Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered. Work will include up to 100% travel, although time spent at home will be discussed.

The Douglas Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status height weigh or marital status.