Travel Assistant Superintendent

Wieland Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee onsite project management. This role involves ensuring subcontractors comply with contract specifications, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating jobsite activities. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills, a proactive mindset, and an ability to communicate effectively with teams. The position may require travel as projects demand and supports diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and project schedules.
• Experience in onsite management for construction projects.
• Knowledge of corporate safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontractors meet contract requirements on the jobsite.
• Coordinate daily activities and monitor the jobsite for compliance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Document control

Job description

Overview

WIELAND’s Assistant Superintendents are expected to take ownership and drive a schedule to produce a successful project. They will work directly with the Project Team to provide overall onsite management assistance for the safe and timely completion of the construction project while maintaining the budget.

Job Functions

• Ensure all sub-trades, workers, and suppliers perform according to contract provisions, specifications, and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to maintain schedule, during the course of the project.
• Maintain document control of all critical information under your responsibility including insurance and contract documentation.
• Assist in preparing daily reports within the current software system with detail and accuracy.
• Maintain a photo library of project progress within the current software system, that is easily accessible and understandable.
• Understand and verify materials, procedures and installation are being performed as required by contract documents.
• Support the Project Team in the field in various capacities from supervision of specific scopes of work/subcontractors, clean-up, task completion verification, and safe work practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in company systems and software, as well as continual improvement of overall construction knowledge of means and methods of all scopes of work.
• Monitor and walk the jobsite daily to ensure compliance with current corporate safety standards.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains all subcontractor safety paperwork. Includes JHAs, weekly and monthly paperwork, sub safety policies, SDS, hazcom paperwork, etc.
• Seek daily assistance and clarification from direct supervisor(s).
• Daily coordination and supervision of sub-trades, workers, and suppliers.
• Must have the ability to assist in developing and maintaining a 3-4 week look ahead schedule and hold subcontractors accountable in meeting the schedule.
• Direct weekly or daily jobsite coordination meetings depending on project demands, ensuring meeting minutes are tracked.
• Assist in proactively scheduling inspections to ensure the project stays within the schedule.
• Plan all field operations in a timely manner.
• Ability to develop familiarity with site requirements, materials, and full range of trade division.
• Attend punch list meetings with subcontractors and drive the subcontractor to complete their tasks in an appropriate amount of time.
• Ability to walk all areas of the project site and stand for a long period of time.
• Communicate positively and effectively with other companies, WIELAND project team, and other WIELAND departments.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize complications and create a plan to reach a solution.
• Proactive with problem solving and solutions when applicable.
• Notify project team of any potential risks and assist in preparing a contingency plan.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Subcontractors, and the Design Team.
• Ability to receive methods for improvement or constructive criticism.
• Actively lead by example and champion diversity in everyday actions and decisions.
• Respects differences and similarities; listens and takes the time to understand viewpoints of others.
• Maintains and displays company values and culture.
• Flexibility to travel as projects demand.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.