Assistant Superintendent

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team in Falls Church, Virginia
. We desire candidates with 3-5 years of experience in general construction. Previous experience in the northern Virginia region is a plus.

The Assistant Superintendent will assist the Superintendent to oversee, lead, and manage construction projects. This includes a focus on safety, scheduling, quality control, materials management, and production.

This individual will be responsible for...

• Overseeing job site functions, including deliveries, quality control and field personnel.
• Ensuring all safety protocols are in place and being followed consistently.
• Identifying and adjusting conflicts in processes, schedules and task sequences. Evaluate possible solutions and their impact. Report recommendations to Superintendent.
• Coordination and prioritization of tasks with field personnel to ensure that schedules and timelines are maintained.
• Coordination and prioritization of tasks with subcontractors to ensure that scope, schedules and timelines are maintained.
• Meeting with foremen and subcontractors as needed to stay on track and address any issues.
• Maintaining knowledge/understanding of construction plans, drawings, and contract documents for each project.

The best candidate will possess...

• Bachelor's Degree or Trade School experience in construction management, construction science, civil engineering or related field.
• Have prior experience as an assistant superintendent and/or building trade experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well while in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Good understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Good understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, plans and contract documents.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

Physical requirements include...

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Climbing ladders and stairs, stooping, bending, long periods of standing may be necessary.
• May need to lift moderately heavy items (40 lbs. or more).

L.F. Jennings, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a strong bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer contribution.

Salary is dependent on experience and skill, but the salary range for the assistant superintendent role is between $76,000 and $110,000.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.