Construction Assistant Superintendent - Project Site - Ann Arbor, MI
100% Employee-Owned General Contractor
Company Overview
For over 40 years, The Douglas Company has been leading quality construction projects across multiple sectors in the Midwestern and Southeastern markets. Today we specialize in senior living and multi-family development and construction. Our Associates take great pride in knowing that the projects we build help people live, grow, and heal. They are given the tools that they need to be successful through our comprehensive training and development program. With rewarding projects, competitive wages, and a great workplace atmosphere, The Douglas Company is the place for you to succeed!
Overview
The Assistant Superintendent's responsibility includes assisting with the overall day-to-day supervision of field related construction activities for construction projects. The Assistant Superintendent will assist the Project Superintendent with coordination of field work in: scheduling subcontractors, material deliveries, inspections, monitoring progress, field meetings, ensuring quality, enforcing code and safety regulation, and other duties as assigned.

Our Core Values

• Great client relationships with high customer loyalty
• Integrity and professionalism in all we do
• Keeping our commitments through proactive attention to detail and execution
• Growth of our Associates and Business through learning, teamwork, and leadership

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Assists with directing craft personnel and subcontractors
• Assists with scheduling and sequencing the day to day activities of work
• Oversees individual projects to assure compliance with the scope and quality as established by the contract documents
• Enforces site cleanliness and safety
• Proactively anticipates and solves problems that could delay construction
• Ensures all projects are performed in accordance with contractual and quality standards
• Maintains daily paperwork as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop drawings and subcontracts
• Displays technical knowledge in construction background and general knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
• Proactively works to minimize costs expended in field operations
• Participates in training and other forms of continuous improvement initiatives
• Primary point of contact to coordinate documentation control policies and procedures between the office and field
• Assists with RFI creation and posting of construction documents, submittal review and coordination, maintaining and updating construction documents
• Assist with implementation of TDC Project Site Logistics plan
• Coordination and enforcement of plan with Subcontractors
• Active participant in the TDC Quality Assurance Process
• Active participant in the TDC Punch List Process
• Take inventory of materials purchased directly by TDC and ensure turnover/signoff by Subcontractor
• Field documentation of general conditions field activities
• Creates and follows-up on punch-list items to ensure completion in a timely manner

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience in the Construction Industry as an Assistant Superintendent or General Foreman
• Ground-up construction experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred (Senior Living/Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living/Independent Living)
• Multi-Family experience preferred
• Wood-Framed construction experience preferred
• Strong conflict management skills and a high level of assertiveness
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety are paramount
• Ability to work with diverse project management teams

Additional Information
Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered. Work will include up to 100% travel.