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Job Title: Onsite Assistant Construction Superintendent – 200-Unit Multi-Family Project
Location: Auburn, ME
Reports To: Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager /Director of Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project Duration: Approximate Project Timeline is 18 to 24 months
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Onsite Assistant Construction Superintendent to oversee the daily operations of a 200-unit multi-family construction project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all on-site activities, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety protocols, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality control standards are met. This role is critical to the successful, timely, and cost-effective delivery of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Onsite Management: Supervise all phases of vertical construction from groundbreaking to completion.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Maintain and update the construction schedule; coordinate daily with subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project timelines.
- Quality Control: Enforce quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards; perform routine inspections to ensure workmanship meets company and code standards.
- Safety Oversight: Promote and enforce strict compliance with OSHA and company safety standards; conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
- Communication: Serve as the main point of contact between the field and the project management team; provide daily reports and updates on progress, challenges, and site conditions. This will include daily phone calls with the Project Management Team as well as Weekly Zoom/Teams Meetings.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential delays or issues and work with the team to resolve them quickly and effectively.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records including photos, daily logs, delivery receipts, inspection records, subcontractor timesheets, and RFIs.
- Resource Management: Oversee the efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment; reduce waste and control costs without compromising quality.
- Code Compliance: Ensure all work meets local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including building permits and inspections.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of onsite construction supervision experience. Preferred multi-family projects and/or single-family residential developments.
- Proven track record managing vertical construction and MEP coordination on multi-family or similar scale projects.
- In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Procore).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schedules and construction documents.
- OSHA 30 Certification required; CPR/First Aid preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software.
- Strong communication skills with both onsite personnel and Project Management Team
Working Conditions:
- Full-time, on-site presence required Monday–Friday.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and work in outdoor weather conditions for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) and climbing ladders.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000