What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent position at COASTAL CONSTRUCTION?
Job Overview
Support and consistently reinforce Coastal’s Core Values, assists the Superintendent in the building of the project, assuming responsibility for managing a portion of the actual building process, and developing the skills and experience needed to grow into the Superintendent’s role.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Administers general contract documents, subcontracts, drawings, and specifications under the Superintendent's direction.
- Verifies subcontractor layout to ensure alignment with control, line, and grade standards.
- Maintains and updates production documents daily to reflect accurate work progress.
- Reports field conditions and issues directly to the Superintendent.
- Ensures on-site work complies with contract documents and Quality Control Program.
- Coaches field engineers to support skill development and project success.
- Supports job site activities including OSHA compliance, logistics, and coordination.
- Facilitates project communication with the Superintendent, Project Management, and subcontractors.
- Helps implement and maintain the project schedule, including baseline and two-week look-ahead schedules.
- Conducts inspections to verify quality and compliance with approved submittals.
- Participates in project meetings (e.g., owner, subcontractor, safety, coordination, closeout) to manage project flow.
Education / Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3 years of experience in the construction industry working on commercial office, hospitality, multifamily, and/or mixed-use buildings.
Knowledge / Skills Required:
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Reads, understands, and interprets contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities while balancing business needs and maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Applies sound business judgment to balance budget constraints with construction processes.
- Exhibits exceptional organizational skills to manage complex construction details.
- Manages subcontractor performance to maintain high standards of quality.
- Shows urgency and initiative, with the ability to assess complex issues and resolve conflict firmly and fairly.
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills and makes confident, decisive actions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person