Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendents for Butler-Cohen maintain a full-time on-site presence at the Project Site to guarantee our commitment to building the right way and by the most cost-effective, schedule-conscious means possible. They are responsible for implementing and enforcing Butler-Cohen’s safety culture on the project site, as well as continuous field supervision, coordination, completion of the Work, and management of the Site. Other tasks include but are not limited to, organization and coordination of Subcontractors. Keeping cost records on Work performed and materials supplied, controlling costs in materials and wages; exercising control over the rate of construction progress to ensure completion of the Project within the Project Schedule; inspecting or observing the Work to enforce conformity to the Contract Documents; and supervising trades, subcontractors, clerical staff, and other personnel employed in the construction of the Project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Jobsite Administration

Site Logistics

• Participating and learning from other project team members for the creation and maintenance of the project’s site logistics plan. Superintendent may rely on assistant superintendent to document and/or update the drawing to create the logistics plan.

Housekeeping

• Monitor the cleanliness of the project site, and report to project team members when housekeeping needs to be addressed. Work with trade partners to ensure that they are cleaning up after themselves to ensure the job site remains in a constant state of cleanliness.

Workflow

• Work with the superintendent to ensure that the project has a smooth flow of work to facilitate the project schedule. Learn sequencing and ancillary work activities associated with the primary activity and how it could impact other activities. This will be important in learning how to forecast schedules.
• Learn how to identify supplementary “parking lot” work that can be worked, without impacting other work activities, but that may not be critical.

Jobsite Trailer

• The jobsite trailer is an extension of Butler-Cohen’s home office. Assistant Superintendent should ensure the trailer and facilities remain clean and are presentable at all times.

Daily Huddle

• Participation and assistance with documentation of daily huddles.

Subcontractor Preconstruction meetings

• Participation and assistance in subcontractor preconstruction meetings.Assistant Superintendent may also be asked to prepare agendas and/or document these meetings.

Project Scheduling

• Look Ahead
• Assistance with preparation and dissemination of look ahead.

Pull Planning

• Assistance with preparation and participation within pull planning meetings.Assistant Superintendent should pay close attention to understanding the sequencing of work.
• Assistance in monitoring the production of the actual work onsite as it relates to the pull plan. Communicate with other team members when production doesn’t seem to match the plan (for both over/under production concerns)

Master Schedule

• Participating in the creation of the master schedule and updates. Begin to learn/understand how to read a Gant chart.
• Record keeping of actual start/finish dates of activities identified in the master schedule.

Material Procurement

• Assistance with communication of “needed onsite” dates for long lead items.

Project Constraints

• Assistance with the identification of items that have the potential too or are impacting our ability to put work in place.

QA/QC

• Submittals
• Verification of material deliveries conformance to approved submittals/specifications.
• Learning how to read/coordinate various shop drawings.
• Review manufacturer requirements as they pertain to necessary storage, inspections, testing, and installation requirements.

Preparatory Meetings

• Review specifications to document and track required testing and/or inspections.

Field Inspections

• Assist project team for scheduling testing/inspections, including third party

Safety

• JHA
• BC Focus 6
• Audits
• Reporting

Document Control

• Assistance with the creation of daily logs. Assistant superintendent should be thorough with all items that they are assisting with and document accordingly. This includes, but is not limited to, production tracking, testing/inspections, material deliveries, etc.
• Most current and accurate drawings are being utilized in the jobsite trailer for the purpose of building.
• Maintain and/or discard documents that are not the most current drawing set. In instances where AHJ requires the stamped permit plans for their inspections, the Assistant Superintendent should maintain that set of drawings with inspection records, while ensuring those are not the drawings that traders and others are utilizing to build off.
• Assist the project team with the positing of RFI’s, submittals, etc. as necessary. The Assistant Superintendent’s participation in this process will vary depending on the project team size, and these responsibilities should be identified and discussed amongst project team members at the onset of the project.

Business Development

• As an assistant superintendent you interact, often in person, with many people daily. This includes clients, designers, testing labs, trade partners, etc. It is important to establish relationships with these people, as those relationships can be a differentiator in your and Butler-Cohen’s ability to land the next project.
• Be inquisitive when interacting with people, and as you learn about potential new work, feed those leads to the Business Development department so that the BD department can track and work towards landing the next projects.

Education/Experience Required:

• 3+ years of construction management experience, OR a combination of a BA/BS in a construction-related field plus 1+ year of construction management experience.
• Must have assisted on at least one $5-10 million job value or greater.
• Preferred experience in ground-up new construction or heavy renovation projects, whether in a fully operational facility or not.
• Experience in QA/QC Methods, inspection, and enforcement.

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Understanding of how commercial construction projects are typically bought out, including scope delineation and subcontractor procurement strategy.
• Ability to participate in pull planning sessions and contribute to collaborative scheduling efforts.
• Ability to draft, submit, and clearly communicate comprehensive RFIs (Requests for Information) to design teams and stakeholders.
• Developing understanding of construction sequencing and its impact on project milestones, along with the ability to contribute to short-term look-ahead planning.
• Ability to participate in and contribute meaningfully to internal and subcontractor meetings.
• Driven, inquisitive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve.
• Exhibits coachability and responsiveness to feedback in a team-driven and growth-focused environment.
• Maintains professionalism and fosters strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and team members.
• Positive team presence with a willingness to participate in company-sponsored events and initiatives that promote team culture and engagement.
• Ability to draft, submit, and clearly communicate comprehensive RFIs.

This role is performed in a hybrid indoor/outdoor setting on an active commercial construction site and requires a high level of physical mobility and situational awareness.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk the site multiple times per day, including uneven surfaces such as sand, gravel, or compacted dirt.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access all areas of the jobsite, including roofs, mezzanines, and spaces above ceilings.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods are required to check framing layouts, concrete forms, and detailed fieldwork.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to work on their feet for most of the workday without the need for extended rest periods.
• Must be able to visually inspect small details and work elements at close range and at a distance.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions and communicate clearly across noisy jobsite environments.
• Must be physically capable of coordinating in the field with subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors throughout the day.

Working Conditions:

• Work will occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Must be comfortable working independently without direct supervision during afternoons, early mornings, or weekends as project needs require.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, dust, and other airborne particles; appropriate PPE must be worn.
• Must be able to safely navigate active construction areas, including heavy equipment, scaffolding, and temporary structures.