Field Operations Lead – Construction Projects

Summary
Under the guidance of the Project Superintendent and in partnership with the Project Manager, assists with the management of field operations for the delivery of a project through final completion and closeout. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting direction in the field, in alignment with Abbott’s core values, in terms that are clearly established on a job-by-job basis.

Duties

• Champions “The Abbott Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.

• Ensures that “Built True – Built Together” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.

• Review Prime Contract & Subcontract plans and specifications to have a comprehensive knowledge of job requirements.

• Assist with development of project plan, including schedule, access, resources, building requirements, etc.

• Procure tools, labor and some materials.

• Interact with trade partners, architects and owners to resolve issues as they occur.

• Communicate with stakeholders as follows:

• Construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel engaged in coordinating various phases of construction

• Craft personnel to update and gather input

• Subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule, and prior to each phase of work for schedule and phasing requirements

• Clients to update them on project’s progress

• Superintendent for input, guidance and direction

• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction issues and to improve construction methods.

• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules and be a champion of Abbott’s Quality
  360 program.

• Actively manage the subcontractor team onsite as a primary point of contact.

• Drive the project schedule in collaboration with the subcontractor team.

• Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.

• Work with Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan, and to review and submit RFI’s and submittal information.

• May track and price extra work tickets, change requests and back charges to cover extra expenses.

• Understand and enforce all safety policies, practices and procedures. Is empowered as first line supervision to interrupt and engage in any observed unsafe acts. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Manager.
• Be proficient with CMiC and knowledgeable on the PSMP (Project Safety Management Plan) and associated planning standards and record data input.
• Demonstrate integrity; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; and follow company policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and can be primary point of contact onsite in the absence of the Project Superintendent.
• Can be assigned as primary field representative on smaller projects when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in commercial construction.

• 5+ years of experience in related construction 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.

• Has strong problem-solving skills, showing the ability to deal with a variety of variables given general construction, moderate structure and direction, and interprets a variety of complex instructions.

• The ability to process information quickly and follow through with a course of action.

• Has experience using…