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Butler-Cohen Design + Build · 10 hours ago

Assistant Superintendent

Butler-Cohen Design + Build is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to maintain a full-time on-site presence at the Project Site, ensuring safety and effective project management. The role involves continuous field supervision, coordination of subcontractors, and maintaining project schedules while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Hiring Manager
Gregory Chin
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Responsibilities

Participating and learning from other project team members for the creation and maintenance of the project’s site logistics plan
Monitor the cleanliness of the project site, and report to project team members when housekeeping needs to be addressed
Work with the superintendent to ensure that the project has a smooth flow of work to facilitate the project schedule
Learn how to identify supplementary 'parking lot' work that can be worked, without impacting other work activities, but that may not be critical
The jobsite trailer is an extension of Butler-Cohen’s home office
Participation and assistance with documentation of daily huddles
Participation and assistance in subcontractor preconstruction meetings
Look Ahead
Assistance with preparation and dissemination of look ahead
Assistance with preparation and participation within pull planning meetings
Assistance in monitoring the production of the actual work onsite as it relates to the pull plan
Participating in the creation of the master schedule and updates
Record keeping of actual start/finish dates of activities identified in the master schedule
Assistance with communication of 'needed onsite' dates for long lead items
Assistance with the identification of items that have the potential too or are impacting our ability to put work in place
Verification of material deliveries conformance to approved submittals/specifications
Learning how to read/coordinate various shop drawings
Review specifications to document and track required testing and/or inspections
Assist project team for scheduling testing/inspections, including third party
Audits
Reporting
Assistance with the creation of daily logs
Most current and accurate drawings are being utilized in the jobsite trailer for the purpose of building
Maintain and/or discard documents that are not the most current drawing set
Assist the project team with the positing of RFI’s, submittals, etc. as necessary
As an assistant superintendent you interact, often in person, with many people daily
Be inquisitive when interacting with people, and as you learn about potential new work, feed those leads to the Business Development department

Qualification

Construction ManagementQA/QC MethodsProject SchedulingSubcontractor ProcurementRFI CommunicationConstruction SequencingProfessionalismTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

3+ years of construction management experience, OR a combination of a BA/BS in a construction-related field plus 1+ year of construction management experience
Must have assisted on at least one $5-10 million job value or greater
Preferred experience in ground-up new construction or heavy renovation projects, whether in a fully operational facility or not
Experience in QA/QC Methods, inspection, and enforcement
Understanding of how commercial construction projects are typically bought out, including scope delineation and subcontractor procurement strategy
Ability to participate in pull planning sessions and contribute to collaborative scheduling efforts
Ability to draft, submit, and clearly communicate comprehensive RFIs (Requests for Information) to design teams and stakeholders
Developing understanding of construction sequencing and its impact on project milestones, along with the ability to contribute to short-term look-ahead planning
Ability to participate in and contribute meaningfully to internal and subcontractor meetings
Driven, inquisitive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve
Exhibits coachability and responsiveness to feedback in a team-driven and growth-focused environment
Maintains professionalism and fosters strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and team members
Positive team presence with a willingness to participate in company-sponsored events and initiatives that promote team culture and engagement
Ability to draft, submit, and clearly communicate comprehensive RFIs
Must be able to walk the site multiple times per day, including uneven surfaces such as sand, gravel, or compacted dirt
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access all areas of the jobsite, including roofs, mezzanines, and spaces above ceilings
Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods are required to check framing layouts, concrete forms, and detailed fieldwork
Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
Must be able to work on their feet for most of the workday without the need for extended rest periods
Must be able to visually inspect small details and work elements at close range and at a distance
Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions and communicate clearly across noisy jobsite environments
Must be physically capable of coordinating in the field with subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors throughout the day
Work will occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind
Must be comfortable working independently without direct supervision during afternoons, early mornings, or weekends as project needs require
May be exposed to high noise levels, dust, and other airborne particles; appropriate PPE must be worn
Must be able to safely navigate active construction areas, including heavy equipment, scaffolding, and temporary structures

Company

Butler-Cohen Design + Build

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Butler-Cohen is a full service commercial construction firm serving the educational, correctional, industrial and commercial markets in Texas and throughout the United States.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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