The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Superintendent for nationwide construction projects to assist with Superintendent duties. This position is a great opportunity for an individual to join a strong, successful and highly-respected team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily coordination of job-site progress and reporting with Project Management staff
• Supervise, order and coordinate activities of labor, subcontractors and deliveries
• Maintain quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work-in-progress
• Complete all reports and records in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure adherence to company safety and insurance policies, protocols and OSHA compliance
• Maintain safety reference materials on the jobsite
• Conduct and participate in safety and subcontractor progress meetings
• Maintain daily communication with PMs including daily project reporting and time management
• Traveling/relocation will be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Working knowledge of field construction including systems, practices, general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods and sequencing
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
• Remarkable enthusiasm
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
• Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, iPad and Procore use
• 30 hour OSHA certification training is preferred but not required

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering
• 2 years of construction Assistant Superintendent experience with projects ranging $1M - $50M
• Design/Build experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Superintendent will be at the worksite at all times whenever work or testing is being performed. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High, precarious places
• Risk of electrical shock
• Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold
• Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than fifty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M/F/Vet/Disability.