Traveling Assistant Superintendent - National Building Group

Traveling Assistant Superintendent – National Building Group

Under the guidance of the Site Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, this role develops, manages, and completes a job plan for an assigned job. The position operates nationally and requires relocation to the project site. If you’re unable to relocate, consider applying for a role that aligns more closely with your needs.

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Reviews plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.
• Develops job plan, including schedule, access, manpower, building requirements, etc.
• Procures tools, labor and some materials.
• Interacts with architects and owners to resolve job issues.
• Communicates construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaging in coordinating various phases of construction; discusses personnel, updates, and gathers input; reviews scope of work and schedules with subcontractors prior to mobilization and each phase; updates clients on project progress; and coordinates with the Superintendent for input and guidance.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly.
• Works with Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures; reports unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.
• Demonstrates integrity; maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics; follows company policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in ground‑up commercial projects, preferably in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
• A demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprints.
• Knowledge of subcontractors’ scopes of work and quality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables in construction settings.
• Ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.
• Experience using programs such as BIM
  360 or similar and ability to learn new technological programs.
• Craft skills in concrete, or other building trades or equipment operation preferred.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Short‑term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States,…