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Traveling Assistant Superintendent

Key Responsibilities  

Support Field Operations: Assist the Superintendent in coordinating daily on-site construction activities. Help facilitate communication between project teams, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to ensure alignment and efficiency. 

Assist with Scheduling & Planning: Support the development and maintenance of project schedules. Help track progress, identify potential delays, and coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and labor needs. 

Field Coordination: Work closely with subcontractors to ensure work is performed according to schedule, contract documents, and quality expectations. Help manage sequencing of trades and daily workflow. 

Safety Support: Promote and enforce site-specific safety plans in partnership with the Superintendent. Conduct safety walks, assist with orientations, and help ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company standards. 

Quality Assurance: Assist in monitoring workmanship to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards. Participate in inspections, punch lists, and documentation of completed work. 

Problem Resolution: Help identify and escalate project issues, including design clarifications, material shortages, and coordination conflicts. Work with the Superintendent to support timely solutions. 

Site Logistics Support: Assist in managing site conditions, including layout coordination, material staging, site cleanliness, and temporary facilities to maintain an organized and productive jobsite. 

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily reports, track quantities, document progress, and support record-keeping for inspections, deliveries, and subcontractor activities. 

Compliance Assistance: Support the Superintendent in ensuring permits, inspections, and required documentation are maintained and up to date. Assist with coordination of inspectors and local agencies. 

Cost Awareness: Help monitor field production and resource usage to support budget adherence. Assist in tracking labor productivity and subcontractor progress. 

Environmental & SWPPP Support: Assist with stormwater and environmental compliance efforts, including inspections and documentation under the direction of the Superintendent. 

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in building construction or related field 

• Prior field experience with a general contractor strongly preferred 

• Equivalent combinations of education and hands-on experience considered 

• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications 

• Basic understanding of layout, line and grade, and surveying concepts preferred 

• Familiarity with cost tracking and field reporting practices 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

• Exposure to construction management software (e.g., Procore or similar platforms) preferred 

• Strong communication and organizational skills 

• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 

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