Assistant Superintendent

Company Description

Butler-Cohen is a full-service design + build firm serving the educational, correctional, industrial, and commercial markets in Houston and throughout the United States. Our personal policies of honesty, integrity and commitment provide a solid basis for effective and lasting relationships that will ensure the success of projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assistant Superintendents for Butler-Cohen maintain a full-time on-site presence at the Project Site to guarantee our commitment to building the right way and by the most cost-effective, schedule-conscious means possible. They are responsible for implementing and enforcing Butler-Cohen’s safety culture on the project site, conducting field supervision as directed by the superintendent, coordinating and completing the work, and managing the project site. Other tasks include but are not limited to the organization and coordination of Subcontractors, inspecting or observing the Work to enforce conformity to the Contract Documents, and supervising trades, subcontractors, clerical staff, and other personnel employed in the construction of the Project.

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and labor, maintaining strict control over the accuracy and quality of each work activity. This includes communicating the project schedule.
• Assist the Superintendent in preparing the 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Identify and document deficient on-site activities that may impede progress or compliance with Contract Documents.
• Coordinate receipt of an inventory of all Owner-supplied materials.
• Coordinate receipt of and inventory all material delivered to the job site for completeness and accuracy in conjunction with the product data submittals.
• If required or directed by the Superintendent, provide complete daily reports to the Project Manager, with sufficient detail, accurate tracking of issues/delays, and positive observations noted.
• Maintain open communication and goodwill with the Owner's representative by coordinating pertinent work activities, attending project progress/scheduling meetings, and understanding the client’s expectations.
• Assist the superintendent with scheduling subcontractors.
• Review approved/returned submittals.
• Prepare/assist in writing RFIs to the design team.
• Implement, manage, and maintain the company's orientation program for all new workers on the project, including implementing safety policies and incorporating site-specific requirements.
• Maintain a clean and in-order set of project as-built drawings.
• Implement, maintain, and enforce the company's quality control plan.
• Coordinate all required field inspections and maintain the inspection log.
• Perform, upload, and maintain daily manpower reports, JHA’s, Toolbox Talks, labor reports, and Monthly Checklists.
• Assist/lead in weekly internal project coordination meetings.
• Assist/lead in weekly project subcontractor meetings.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of commercial experience as an Assistant Superintendent
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Willingness to travel in the market and/or relocate based on project location.
• Able to access the entire job site, including stairs, scaffolding, ladders, elevation changes, etc.
• Can work in physical positions, including kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, CAD software, and Project Management software (Procore preferred)

BENEFITS

• Competitive Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Company Paid Medical Premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401 (k) Employer Match
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Life Insurance

*Recruiters- Applications/Resumes submitted without current and valid vendor agreement will become property of Butler-Cohen, LLC. Unsolicited applications from recruiting/staffing firm, on behalf of their client, may NOT be allowed at any time Butler-Cohen will not conduct business with any recruiting/staffing firm that does not already have a vendor agreement in place with us. Recruiting/staffing firms may NOT contact hiring managers directly. Firms that do not honor this request will be removed from all current and future consideration.