Travel Assistant Superintendent – Mission Critical

STO Building Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a capable construction professional to develop and manage comprehensive job plans for assigned projects. You will work under the Site Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure work aligns with specifications and schedules.

You will collaborate with architects, owners, and field teams to resolve issues, maximize resources, and maintain project progress. A strong background in commercial construction and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in commercial construction.
• Valid driver’s license; knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to manage personnel issues.
• Two to three years of prior field experience in commercial construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs to fully understand job requirements.
• Develop job plans including schedule, access, manpower, and building needs.
• Procure tools, labor, and some materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and General Superintendent on progress.

Skills

Construction planning

Problem solving

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Summary

Under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, develops, manages, and completes a job plan for an assigned job.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
• Develop job plan, including schedule, access, manpower, building requirements, etc.
• Procure tools, labor and some materials.
• Interact with architects and owners to resolve job issues.
• Meet with General Superintendent regularly for additional training and development.
• Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaged in coordinating various phases of construction; craft personnel to update and gather input; subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule and prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; clients to update them on project’s progress; and the General Superintendent for input and guidance.
• Work with supervisors and labor representatives to resolve problems with the project work force.
• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
• Work with Manager of Field Operations to move personnel from project to project to maximize resources.
• Handle crew mixes and work assignments to manage labor costs.
• Terminate craft personnel who are not performing according to policies, procedures, or job requirements.
• Work with Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.
• Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
• Accept accountability for both individual and team performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Commercial Construction.
• A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong problem solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction and concrete placement principles with moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• The ability to proactively manage personnel issues.
• Good organizational skills.
• The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
• Operates office equipment, such as computer, printer, fax, copier, and telephone.
• Two to three year’s prior field experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Craft skills in concrete, or other building trades or equipment operation preferred.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program