Assistant Superintendent, Construction

Overview

Lead and manage large construction projects, overseeing crews, schedules, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• team coordination
• resource management
• performance monitoring
• quality assurance
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Project Planning and Strategy: Plan and supervise construction activities, including determining methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules. Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedules. -Team Leadership: Coordinate work with different crafts, departments, or contractors. Resolve construction problems and maintain communication with unions. -Resource Management: Monitor compliance with safety programs and document corrective measures. Ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedules. -Performance Monitoring: Track project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges. -Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and compliance regulations. -Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns.

Requirements

• team leadership
• travel
• scheduling
• cost control
• risk management
• large budgets

What You Bring

-Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams. -A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%. -Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes. -Must have experience working on Commercial or Industrial projects with budgets of at least $15M. -Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, and cost control. -Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements. -A high school diploma or equivalent, and five (5) + years supervisory experience in similar facility construction technology, commercial or industrial projects. -Successful background in maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes. -Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

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About Walbridge

-Headquartered in Detroit, with expanded operations across North and South America, it has become one of America’s largest privately‑held construction firms. -Projects range from green‑field manufacturing and battery parks to renovations of education and healthcare facilities. -Delivery methods include general contracting, design‑build, construction management, and EPC integrated with self‑performing concrete and engineering services. -Typical sectors include automotive, data centers, healthcare, education, government, transportation, energy, and mission‑critical facilities. -Walbridge has earned repeated recognition as a US Best Managed Company and has won ENR and EcoVadis awards for standout projects. -The firm leverages advanced technology, such as 3D modeling and AI, to identify issues early, optimize planning, and drive efficiency. -Recent marquee projects include Ford’s BlueOval battery plant and the University of Michigan’s mass timber research hub, showcasing innovation and scale.

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