Mission Critical - Assistant Superintendent

Suffolk Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent, Mission Critical to plan and execute the construction program in accordance with Suffolk's procedures, emphasizing safety, quality, and schedule. Responsibilities may be organized by area or by trade discipline to optimize coordination and performance.

You will lead field activities, ensure layout accuracy, manage daily reports, supervise engineers, and uphold safety and quality standards while communicating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in mission critical/data center construction.
• Self-motivated, organized, and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute construction documents to the project team.
• Manage layout and verify field dimensions for accuracy.
• Verify subcontractor layout adheres to line and grade.
• Administer the Quality Management Program and track deficiencies.
• Monitor on-site progress for compliance with Contract Documents.
• Document daily activity with reports, photos, sketches, and tools.
• Create and distribute daily/weekly work plans and schedules.
• Attend meetings with customers and clients to provide updates.
• Compile permits, testing, and inspections for project completion.
• Assist in administering the Suffolk Safety Program on site.
• Supervise and mentor Field Engineers.
• Communicate clear safety expectations to project teams.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Strong sense of urgency

Strong communication skills

Time management & multi-tasking

Experience with mission critical/data"

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Superintendent, Mission Critical is responsible to plan and execute the construction program according to Suffolk's procedures, including safety, quality, and schedule. Assistant Superintendent responsibilities on a project may be divided on a project by area or by trade discipline.

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute the construction documents to the entire project team, including Plans, Specifications, RFI's, Bulletins, and Field Reports


• Responsible for managing layout and confirming and verifying the correctness of field dimensions


• Verify subcontractor layout to ensure compliance with established line and grade


• Administer Suffolk's Quality Management Program, specifically the First Delivery and Benchmark Inspections. Document any deficiencies and assist in tracking them to final resolution


• Continuously monitor job progress on-site, checking all work to ensure compliance with Contract Documents


• Monitor and document all daily construction activity using written reports, photographs, sketches, and other software tools


• Help create and distribute daily and weekly work plans to the project team, including schedules and logistics plans


• Attend and participate in weekly and/or monthly meetings with customers and clients providing updates on the status of construction and addressing concerns of said customers and clients


• Compile and maintain all permits, testing, and inspections required for successfully project completion and acceptance


• Assist in the administration of the Suffolk Safety Program, including pre-construction meetings, pre-task planning, daily monitoring, and enforcement of all applicable safety requirements


• Supervise and mentor Suffolk's Field Engineers in their daily work


• Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred


• 2+ years of experience in mission critical/data center construction


• Self-motivated


• Strong organizational skills


• Possess a strong sense of urgency


• Strong communication skills


• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills


• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and r