Assistant Superintendent

CTA Construction Managers, is an award-winning, ENR top 100 Green Contractor based in Waltham, MA. CTA specializes in large scale, complex, state of the art, LEED certified buildings throughout Massachusetts. They are currently seeking an Assistant Construction Superintendent for project sites in and around Boston.

The Assistant Construction Superintendent will be based at construction sites in and around Boston. The ideal Assistant Superintendent candidate should be a strong leader with a proven track record in completing projects on time, with high quality while maintaining a safe work environment. CTA offers an excellent opportunity for career growth, a competitive salary, and an outstanding benefits package including full health insurance coverage.

​The Assistant Superintendent is expected to fill in for the Superintendent whenever necessary to manage the day-to-day onsite activities of construction projects. This role includes assisting the Superintendent with the following:

• Development and adherence to the project schedule

• Maintaining the site-specific quality control plan

• Development and maintenance of the site-specific safety plan

• Development and maintenance of the site logistics plan

• Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.

• Generation of daily construction reports - Procore experience a plus

• Generate weekly SWPPP inspection reports

• Serve as liaison with the community in the areas where the project is being performed

• Maintaining client relations with architects, owners, subcontractors, etc.

• Spearheading site coordination amongst trades and acting as the site leader

• Proactively resolve issues as they arise and/or pulling in appropriate parties to make effective resolution decisions.

• Maintain effective lines of communication with Project Management team at all times

• Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.

• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.

• Communicate with project team regarding ASI’s, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.

• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions where appropriate.

• Identify and address subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

• Identify conflicts in construction documents and communicate them to project team for resolution.

• Ensure subcontractors have corrected all deficiencies identified by project team.

• Identify and handle any issues of non-compliance with subcontractors relating to quality of work or scheduling.

• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.

• Ensure timely completion of punch list with subcontractors.

• Supervise and mentor Co-Op Associate Superintendents assigned to projects as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Skills:

• Strong leadership skills

• Experience with use of computers, mobile devices, and other technology

• Exceptional communication skills: Can verbally and in written format relay necessary information to all parties involved.

• Possess a high sense of urgency: proactively solving problems and addressing conflicts.

• Ability to read and understand all construction documents

• Endurance and ability to visit entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures

• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale to achieve group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Strong Planning and Organization Skills: prioritizes and plans work activities to effectively meet schedules; plans for additional resources and resource constraints when needed; Can organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develops and communicates realistic action plans; effectively monitor and implement action plan; employs effective ways to manage changes, delays, or unexpected events

• Demonstrates Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; can handle high pressure situations; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time and prepared.

• High Focus on Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve efficiency and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

• High Focus on Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to management staff; understands and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Demonstrates Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; is available for urgent communication from direct reports, management, and job site personnel; Keeps commitments; Commits to working the hours necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Self-motivated - Undertakes self-development activities to improve knowledge.

Requirements:

• MA Unrestricted Construction Supervisors License (CSL) is required to advance in the Assistant Project Superintendent position (NOTE- CTA will consider who candidates who do not yet have this because of years of experience as long as it is the candidate's intention to obtain this license once they have the required work experience).

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification

• Familiarity with Procore

• Reliable form of transportation to and from job sites - note, not all job sites are near public transportation.
• Previous assistant superintendent, quality control engineer, or project engineer experience on ground up commercial construction projects and/or commercial projects in the $30M range is a huge plus!

This employer is an equal opportunity employer.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218 or visit their web site at dhs.gov/e-verify.

CTA's HR Outsourcing firm, Silver Tiger Consulting, is conducting all initial prescreens for this position via phone and other remote methods. Silver Tiger Consulting is also coordinating the interview process with CTA hiring managers for candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Assistant Construction Superintendent or Project Engineer: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procore: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Unrestricted MA CSL (Construction Supervisor License) (Preferred)