Assistant Superintendent

At Brinkmann, our purpose is people and our passion is building. 

Is creativity at your core to provide the best right answer?  Are you managing large construction projects as if they are your own?  Are you always prepared to build success with honesty and accountability?  Do you stand up and speak out on behalf of your new and repeat clients? 

If these values are important to you, apply now!

Our Top Incentives:

• 100% Employee Owned
• Competitive salary and annual merit increase
• Annual bonus program
• Company contributed 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with HSA
• Work life balance
• Service Awards including paid sabbaticals and milestone bonus
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Community involvement, team building events and “Fun Committee” celebrations
• Positive and collaborative work environment

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure the successful completion of a timely, cost-effective, safe and quality project. This position may be solely responsible for the overall planning and oversight for a segment of a project or small-scale and interior projects ranging in size from approximately $100,000 to $5 million. 

• Works closely with, at times under the direction of, the Project Superintendent and Project Manager on the overall day-to-day supervision of field-related construction activities for construction projects.
• Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site.
• Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and schedule; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes.
• Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspect work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met.
• Reads specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.
• Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks; recommends solutions; confers with project team to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.
• Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control audits.
• Conducts weekly project issues/status meetings; documents and distributes results.
• Record information such as personnel, production and operational data on construction documents.
• Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business.
• Assists in the preparation and execution of the project closeout process, demobilize all resources and successfully transition the project to the client.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred
• 3+ years' on-site supervisory experience of commercial construction
• Relevant prior experience as a foreman, or equivalent experience, supervising ground-up projects of at least $5+ million in diverse commercial market sectors. 
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges in order to present alternative solution(s)
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
• Key success factors include passion for the construction industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time-management, highly organized, detail-oriented and creative
• Travel possible.