Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent - Operations

W.E. O'Neil Construction is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our Operations department. This is a full-time position based in Pleasanton, CA. The primary function of the Assistant Project Superintendent is to assist the Senior Project Superintendent, Project Superintendent or other assigned supervisor(s) in all matters related to field activities for a specific project. An Assistant Project Superintendent may be assigned overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Skills

• Capable of leading a project with a budget range of $1M - $10M across various delivery methods, market sectors, and complexities without supervision.
• Assist Senior Project Superintendent, Project Superintendent, or other assigned supervisors in managing project field activities.
• Manage a specific segment or area of a large project as part of a larger project team.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project schedules.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and enforcement of project site safety programs.
• Coordinate and manage material procurement and deliveries.
• Implement all SWPPP measures and documentation.
• Maintain complete and accurate working documents pertaining to the project.
• Coordinate all field inspections and testing.
• Possess knowledge of all project-related documents and understand subcontracts and exhibits, enforcing contractual obligations in the field.

Management Skills

• Provide pertinent field information affecting Monthly Reconciliation Reports and forecasts.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing project-specific quality control measures.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining eight-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate daily subcontractor activities.
• Provide input to the Project Manager on field activities with cost impacts and document change order/back charge work.
• Document actions related to claims or legal actions.
• Oversee WEO-employed or third-party laborer responsibilities.
• Manage onsite activities under the direction of Project Superintendent staff or Project Manager.
• Attend and document weekly Foreman meetings and actively participate in relevant work meetings.
• Lead On-Site Safety Meetings, including weekly Site Safety Surveys.
• Understand and enforce WEO and Cal-OSHA safety standards.
• Collect man counts and daily reports, writing concise descriptions of work performed.
• Create and manage completion and punch lists for timely completion.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Personal Attributes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Initiative-taker with a desire for increased responsibility and learning.
• Emotional maturity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Willingness to progress to Project Superintendent role.

Interpersonal Skills

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, design professionals, WEO departments, project teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Motivate and build teamwork/morale within the project team.
• Promote WEO Corporate Values with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years minimum of relevant project field experience (e.g., Field Engineer).
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software (Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC).
• General knowledge and experience with daily software tools (Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue).
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Understanding of construction administration processes (documents, schedules, RFIs, Submittals, procurement).

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick Leave
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Physical Demands

Physical ability to climb stairs, use hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate construction areas. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires use of hands, talking, hearing, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Work is performed on-site in a construction environment, exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, airborne particles, weather conditions, and electrical shock risks. Noise levels are typically moderate to very loud.

Key skills/competency

• Assistant Superintendent
• Construction Management
• Project Coordination
• Site Safety
• Schedule Management
• Subcontractor Management
• Quality Control
• Budget Management
• Construction Administration
• OSHA Standards