Assistant Superintendent (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking Assistant Superintendents for a $5 Billion project in Phoenix, AZ. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us.

Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success.

As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

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Responsibilities:

Assists the superintendent in the following:


* Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc


* Along with the superintendent and project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to effectively use all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.; designates where building materials will be stored, parking areas, placement of cranes, hoists, etc.


* Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third­ party site surveyors before foundation work begins


* Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule and provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, the methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins


* In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures


* Orders self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers


* Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during  each construction segment, pointing out deficiencies promptly to responsible parties and follows up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected


* Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems encountered and investigates alternative work methods and materials that will improve efficiency and work quality, working closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms as necessary


* Monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve produc...