Assistant Construction Supervisor

Description

Founded  in 1984, Chapman provides sustainable construction management and consulting services to forward-looking corporate, education, healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing clients. Every individual at Chapman contributes unique perspectives and experiences that collectively enrich our company. We work hard to foster a diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in providing equitable opportunities for employees to develop their skills and demonstrate their abilities. It’s easier to give your best to a job when you’re healthy – physically and financially. So, we give our team 100% company-paid health insurance, highly competitive salaries, and learning stipends so they can continue to learn and grow in their careers.

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position is intended to prepare field employees for the role of Construction Supervisor. It is a support role and an opportunity to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to supervise construction projects. The ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals is required, as you may be helping to lead crews of various experience levels. As an assistant, you will help oversee daily activities in addition to self-performing tasks based on the needs of the project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist on a construction site with all daily operations, including but not limited to: safety, scheduling, managing subcontractors, coordination and quality of construction
• Assist in maintaining accurate project schedule while working with project team to ensure timely execution
• Enforce Chapman’s programs related to safety, quality, standards, and sustainability
• Facilitate quality results while providing the highest level of customer service
• Represent Chapman Construction with owners, architects, vendors and subcontractors in a professional and courteous manor
• Create and maintain established relationships with project team through effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understand construction drawings or instruction from supervisors
• Perform labor on site as needed, including but not limited to: installing partitions, doors, frames and other interior finishes
• Utilize hand and power tools; use levels, rules, framing squares and laser equipment to ensure dimensional integrity
• Estimate height, width, length and other proportions
• Perform other functions as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years construction experience
• Demonstrate effort toward continued development and growth in the industry, continuing education, coursework and seminars
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Basic understanding of construction plans and specifications
• Participate in mandatory company-sponsored training programs and field staff meetings
• Complete an Adult CPR/First Aid Certification within one year of employment
• Complete a 30-hour OSHA training course within one year of employment
• Familiar with personal computers and basic computer programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious places and may be in outside weather conditions, and exposed to the risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to dust, paint fumes, odors, mold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic and caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally required to sweep floors, pick up trash, empty barrels and hampers, unload delivery trucks, manually move material, dig holes or trenches and perform select demolition tasks.
• Willing to travel up to /- 60 miles each way from home to project sites.

DE & I COMMITMENT

Every individual at Chapman contributes unique perspectives and experiences that collectively enrich our company. We work hard to foster a diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in providing equitable opportunities for employees to develop their skills and demonstrate their abilities. There is a great deal of work to be done across the AEC industry to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Chapman is committed to advancing and improving these initiatives in everything we do.

EEO STATEMENT:

Chapman Construction/Design is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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