Travel Assistant Superintendent

Summary

This position requires you to travel to different locations that may be outside of Texas.

Daily assists the construction superintendent in directing the daily activities and personnel of a construction project. Ensures compliance with technical specifications and keeps the Superintendent informed of potentially critical circumstances or incidents.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct subcontractors as needed to enforce the Superintendent’s schedule.
• Read, understand and enforce company policies and procedures. Plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and procedures.
• Prioritize construction activities and associated trade work utilizing scheduling software and other programs such as Microsoft Office & Internet applications. 
• Assist in cost containment.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment with procurement logs & calculate material quantities.
• Identify areas of improvement and cost savings and communicate to Superintendent.
• Enforce Safety Procedures.
• Responsible for explaining worksite policy, project goals, and safety procedures to workers.
• Assure the safety of employees and individuals working on the job site.
• Take necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Ensure power tools and equipment are used according to manufacturer’s guidelines and industry regulations.
• Establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including owners, subcontractors & inspectors

Qualifications & Requirements

• Two years of experience in construction leadership preferred, including skills in a trade or craft
• Must understand verbal and written instructions and safety rules; read safety signs and warnings
• Must be capable of reading and producing work from blueprints and drawings
• Fundamental knowledge of the activities of workers supervised 
• Knowledge of operating various craft tools 
• Knowledge of equipment rigging compressors, winches, snorkels, and welding equipment helpful 
• The ability to operate a forklift and crane is helpful
• Framing experience desirable
• Bilingual in English & Spanish helpful

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures 
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people & effectively communicating ideas
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is/may be a problem
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Mathematics – knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications
• Data Interpretation - an ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans; ability to read, understand and produce work from blueprints and drawings
• Organizational skills -effectively managing multiple tasks and time

Physical Requirements:

Combination Office and Field Environment: Most work is performed in a typical office environment. Standing and sitting for long periods is required; may be necessary to reach in all directions, kneel, stoop or climb a small ladder. Work may infrequently be performed at a job site, in a construction trailer, or in the field. Field work may sometimes involve exposure to elements, inclement weather, being exposed to sounds of heavy construction equipment and requiring extensive walking. Adherence to applicable safety protocol is required.