Assistant Superintendent

Integrity | Community | Relationships | Innovation 

Holt Brothers Construction is an award-winning, Carolina-based, full-service construction firm focused on delivering thoughtful, high-quality projects with an emphasis on client service, community engagement, and teamwork. Founded by former NFL players Terrence and Torry Holt, the company brings a competitive spirit and collaborative mindset to every job, building spaces that make a lasting impact. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Assistant Superintendent reports to and is responsible for assisting the Superintendent with providing overall guidance for on-site field administration, supervision and technical management for all construction operations, including direct supervision of assistants, foremen, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel. The Assistant Superintendent will assist in directing planning, coordination and execution of on time work within budget, attaining or exceeding profit goals, maintaining a safe workplace, promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image. 

The Assistant Superintendent may be assigned overall responsibility for a smaller project, where appropriate. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

• Assist Preconstruction, Project Management and Superintendent to develop an initial project schedule and communicate sequence and schedule updates to all subcontractors and vendors. 
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and enforcing project site logistics and the temporary facility plan. 
• Assist in developing, implementing, maintaining, and enforcing a project site specific safety program in accordance with Policies and Processes, OSHA requirements, local, state and federal laws to include all subcontractors. 
• Actively participate to assist and/or lead the following meetings; post-bid, buyout, Owner/Architect/Contractor, coordination, lead team, subcontractor, staff, scheduling and post-mortem. 
• Assist in developing, implementing, maintaining and enforcing a project specific quality assurance and workmanship program to include all subcontractors.
  
• Assist with managing OSHA site visits. 
• Obtain and install standardized project signage from Corporate Marketing and other required identification material.
• In coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent develop general conditions budgets, and through labor cost reporting, manage and control the budget. 
• Perform and monitor all jobsite control reporting measures including daily reports, quantity reporting, accident and incident reports and timesheets. 
• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract with owner, subcontractors, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project-related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts drawings. 
• Review and provide feedback on all purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Coordinate and manage all daily construction activities within existing operating facilities, material deliveries, subcontracts and self-perform work. 
• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation of
  issues to mitigate risk. 
• Assist in ensuring timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of material and document submittals/approvals. 
• Responsible for the layout and field engineering in accordance with all project requirements. 
• Ensure that all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations and Equal Employment Opportunity are met. 
• Inspect the jobsite including climbing ladders, cluttered areas, working in bad weather, hazardous areas, dark conditions, etc., to view the progress of construction. 
• Understand all trade contractors’ means and methods in accordance with project contract documents. 
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing, approving, and coding subcontractor, vendor payment applications and miscellaneous invoices. 
• Maintain a set of plans and contract documents that contain all the current contract changes and clarifications. 
• Develop and execute a plan for monitoring and completing punch list items. Coordinate all required field inspections.
  
• Understand local labor requirements availability, and capability for self-performed work.  
• Possess working knowledge of all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position. 
• Actively participate on internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business. 
• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships. 
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients. 

GENERAL BACKGROUND AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:  

Have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience, including responsibilities equivalent to a Project Engineer in a similar or related industry; 

Hold a AS or AAS degree in CET, CM, AT, ET, or a closely related technical discipline AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing at the Project Engineer level or in a comparable role in a similar or related industry; 

OR 

Hold a BS degree in BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, or a closely related discipline AND a minimum of one (1) year of experience performing at the Project Engineer level or in a comparable role in a similar or related industry. 

Training & Knowledge Requirement: 

• Knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements. 
• Completion of OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course or willingness to complete within six (6) months of employment. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications for First Aid and CPR within six (6) months of employment. 
• Proficient with personal computer-based scheduling software, and proficiency in current corporate software packages. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed in a standard office environment and on active construction sites. This role requires travel to project locations. While on-site, this role involves frequent standing and walking, as well as the ability to lift and carry materials. Exposure to varying weather conditions and typical construction site hazards should be expected including moving equipment, uneven terrain, elevated work areas, noise, dust, and construction materials.  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer Visa sponsorship, now or in the future to be considered for the role.