McGough Construction

Assistant Superintendent

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assisting and supporting the Superintendents in the planning and oversight of all aspects of an assigned project. This includes the pre-planning for all stages of the project (from pre to post construction). The Assistant Superintendent works diligently to meet all goals set for the specific project and assist with all field operational duties.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3-5 years of construction-related experience
  • Strong verbal, written communication and leadership skills
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking
  • Computer literate

Preferred:

  • Two or four-year degree in construction
  • 3-5 years of field-related experience
  • Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement
  • Current OSHA 30 certification

Office and Travel:

Must be willing to travel regularly. The first project will be located in central North Dakota.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Assist with all Pre-Construction related tasks including building crisis management plan, site logistics plan, site specific rules and regulations, and safety plan.
  • Assist in the management and oversight of subcontractors and suppliers engaged in assigned projects. Take primary ownership for oversight of specialty contractors. This includes conducting daily huddles, job site coordination and delivery of materials.
  • Help manage and implement the project schedule as designed and adjust as necessary. Work closely with Project Management team to ensure schedule remains updated.
  • Work with Project Management team as needed throughout project including selecting subcontractors, writing RFIs (requests for information), developing and tracking procurement of materials, tools and equipment.
  • Work with Quality Control team to ensure project-specific requirements are met.
  • Assist Superintendents in ensuring all on-site documentation including drawings, logs, inspection books are updated and current.
  • Help ensure alignment of budget set for the project including labor, materials and equipment. Work with Project Management team to address issues as they arise.
  • Participate in Pull-Plan-Sessions, safety meetings, daily huddles.
  • Build and maintain strong relationship with clients, design team and subcontractors
  • Support and follow standard work
  • Participate and support implementation of Lean and continuous improvement culture
  • Foster strong partnerships with fellow McGough employees

Physical Requirements:

Position requires performance of duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to dirt, dust, and other materials is routine and may require the use of protective clothing and respirators. Jobs require an employee to frequently work on high structures such as ladders and scaffolds. Employee needs to be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.