The Assistant to the Superintendent's job is to support the day-to-day operations on the construction site and control the short-term schedule. A construction assistant supports the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. The duties of a construction assistant will vary, however, they can expect to be responsible for daily scheduling, supervising all activities and tasks, and ensuring the safety and compliance of the site.
Responsibilities
Schedule, coordinate, and manage the daily construction activities for federal construction projects
Ensure that projects are built to requirements and specifications established by construction drawings, building codes, and clients
Work with clients to ensure selections are made on time
Monitor production schedules, critical paths for projects, and trade contractor schedules to ensure timely project completion
Monitor project quality and cost control to safeguard profit margin
Manage and complete checklists for inspections, quality control, and standard operating
procedures
Inspect project site daily
Assume overall responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe project site
Schedule inspections
Compile daily Field Report per project
Keep Superintendent informed of project progress
Communicate with customers on jobsites; Answer their questions and ensure that
construction meets their expectations
Order materials and supplies and schedule deliveries
Notify trade contractors and material suppliers in advance to assure materials are delivered and trade contractors arrive on schedule
Receive, inspect, and verify all deliveries
Check vendors' and trade contractors' invoices and authorize payment
Guide, manage and direct field employees, trade contractors, and suppliers
Assist employees and trade contractors with tasks, when necessary
Explain and ensure compliance of safety program to all site personnel
Explain quality control standards and supervise their implementation
Ensure projects are built to quality standards
Strive for no-defect construction
Consult with architect, engineer, builder, selections coordinator, trade contractors, and
clients on plan revisions and change orders
Conduct pre-closing walk-throughs with customers and customer service/warranty coordinator. Coordinate punch list work
Develop and maintain strong, productive supplier and trade contractor relationships
Communicate companys quality and performance standards to each trade contractor and supplier
Conduct periodic work inspections to ensure that those standards are met
High School diploma preferred
3+ years experience in the construction industry
Proficient in Windows operating systems and associated software
Experience working on smartphones and tablets
CAD experience a plus
Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner
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