Assistant Superintendent in Birmingham, Alabama at BLOX LLC

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Description

The Assistant Superintendent, as assigned by Project Superintendent, is responsible for supervision of selected phases of a project and for obtaining successful cost results in labor and general materials purchases for assigned project(s). This job requires travel to project locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for designated phase or scope for a construction project.
• Coordinates and directs trades for those phases or scopes, including subcontractors.
• Plans and develops construction techniques and methods such as form work and temporary structures, lay down areas, materials handling, crew sizes and deployment, equipment requirements and task sequences.
• Purchases general materials and requisitions rental equipment.
• Identifies and recommends outstanding workers for the Permanent Construction Employee (PCE) program and trains and develops assigned PCEs in preparation for their promotions.
• Advises management when extra work is requested by the owner or occasioned by job conditions beyond the original estimate or contract documents.
• Makes recommendations for hiring, terminating and disciplinary actions for project-based employees and subcontractors under his/her supervision; works to resolve conflicts and handles complaints.
• Completes performance reviews of assigned employees.
• Dependent on project type, takes charge of layout and produces accurate line and grade for work; checks and verifies dimensions within the design drawings for each assigned phase of work; coordinates shop drawings.
• Inspects for quality both company-performed work and subcontractors' work and for compliance with engineered drawings. Resolves quality assurance deficiencies.
• Is responsible for day-to-day quality control for work under his/her supervision.
• Is responsible for enforcing company safety and accident programs for the project.
• Sets the example, along with Superintendent, for proper dress and safety awareness.
• Is responsible for the overall management of the project in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Coordination of inbound and outbound truck shipments

Job Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma with five years applicable construction experience; two years supervisory experience in construction environment; or 4-yr degree in Building Construction or a related field of study may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for applicable construction experience.
• Good organizational and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to independently carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide effective verbal and written instructions.
• Good analysis and observation skills.
• Ability to monitor resources, schedules and materials, in an environment of multiple, competing demands.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities in tough situations.
• Understanding of applicable building codes and how to read design drawings is required.
• Must possess sound and deep knowledge about construction procedures and safety measures.
• Excellent delegation and time management skills.
• Must maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains an OSHA 10-hour course certification that is current within the past three years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.