Assistant Superintendent - Midwest Contractor of the Year
Michael Page

Job Info

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*Description*
* Responsible for directly managing the construction and activities associated with the field operations of a commercial construction project.
* Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications.
* Enforce all safety, quality, and SWPPP control policies.
* Follow all company policies and regulations.
* Collaborate with the project management team in preparing a schedule of construction, organization structure, and construction equipment requirements of the project.
* Direct coordination of subcontractor on site activities.
* Assure that adequate manpower is provided as required to meet construction schedules.
* Analyze, and provide necessary equipment required to utilize manpower efficiently, release equipment when not required.
* Perform material and quantity estimates for each phase of work.
* Manage the construction project to meet the required specifications in the allotted time.
* Facilitate the activities of superintendents and/or foremen in the performance of their regular duties subcontracted.
* Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties which include prompt shipment of materials and equipment, obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples, and preparing and submitting all change orders.
* Inform all supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
* Evaluate all change orders with the project management team.
* Assist in the preparation of all job progress reports.
* Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, progress payment requests, and other significant reports and documents.
* Collaborate with the architects or owner representatives, and local municipality personnel on an amicable basis.
* Inform the project manager regularly of the progress, plans, and problems that could affect costs or schedules.
* Maintain daily progress reports of significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals.
* Carry out any additional responsibilities set forth by the project manager.

* A minimum of 3 years of construction experience
* Capability of maintaining and following a Critical Path project schedule.
* A thorough understanding of and ability to maintain current, complete set of project documents, blueprints, revisions, specifications and related items.
* The desire to succeed. Our best Superintendents are strong leaders-self-starters who drive excellence and meet high standards, striving for zero punch lists.
* The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while adhering to established guidelines, policies, and specifications is crucial.
* General computer skills, willingness to expand use of new technologies for scheduling and reports.
My client has been operating within the Chicago market since inception (1940's) and progressed from a family run organization to one of the most significant players across the Midwest. They are in multiple construction sectors including healthcare, education, municipality, etc. and want to continue that trend. Multiple executives at the firm have spent their entire career at this company due to the positive culture, how they take care of their employees, overall benefits and the consistent pipeline of work that they secure.
* Great company culture with good work/life balance
* 401k match
* Great PTO plan
* Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
* Ability to quickly move up to managerial role
* Opportunity to immediately lead projects and teams