Assistant Superintendent

Company: T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: This position holds responsibility for assisting the Project Superintendent in supervising the total construction effort to ensure that a project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and required safety elements. The Assistant Superintendent may be required to take full responsibility on a given project at the request of the General Superintendent. A company vehicle will be provided.Duties & Responsibilities:Study construction documents and be responsible for layout of the building.Assist as directed by the Project Superintendent in planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and supervising multiple activities for project, including determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment needs, temporary power sources, and work schedule.Coordinate work with different crafts and sub-contractors, sharing the responsibility for productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.Maintain a working relationship with owners, architects, and Project Manager.Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.Maintain awareness of safety rules and procedures among personnel, as well as identify safety hazards and implementing corrective actions.Maintain cost control and adherence to project budget.Document employees' actual hours worked and submit to HR/Payroll Coordinator each week in the absence of the Superintendent.Perform additional assignments at supervisor's direction.Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar major preferredMust possess a valid, state-issued driver's licenseMinimum 6 years of work experience in a commercial construction environment, of which 2 years must be at the Foreman levelAbility to read, understand, and implement construction documentsAbility to calculate correct concrete and lumber quantities for projectsMust have basic competencies in mathematics and be able to perform math operations rapidly and accuratelyExcellent supervisory skills with ability to directly supervise up to 30 employees, as well as sub-contractorsGood interpersonal skills with customer-service orientation as well as ability to maintain confidentialityExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to produce quality work in an efficient manner with little supervision in an ever-changing environmentGood computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applicationsAbility to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, and mobile phone/radioAbility to operate pickup truck, transit & level, backhoe, scissor lift, boomlift, forklift, skidsteer, and hand toolsCurrent OSHA Construction 10-Hour certificationCurrent basic first aid/CPR certificationMust complete Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Supervisor Training within 6 months of being in positionAbility to work Monday through Friday, eight to nine hours per day, five days per week between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed to meet project schedules and demandsAbility to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for project site emergenciesSupervisory Responsibility:Position directly supervises the positions of Project Foreman, Carpenter, Carpenter Helper, Laborer, Concrete Finisher, Operator, and Job Clerk.Travel Requirements:Daily travel to various job site locations within 100-mile radius of officeOccasional travel to meetings or events within 50-mile radius of office, 4 - 6 times per yearOccasional out-of-town assignmentsPI2c9ed7512667-25660-36585547

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