Shawmut Design and Construction

Traveling Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction$80K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years commercial construction experience, with 1 year in Mission Critical/Data Center projects.
  • Educational background in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or relevant experience.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively and relocate for project needs.
  • Proven experience managing projects valued between $1M and $25M.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations of mission critical construction under the Superintendent's direction.
  • Collaborate on project schedules and procurement with the Project Manager.
  • Manage daily construction activities and site logistics for safety and efficiency.
  • Review construction documents for constructability and assist in purchasing.
  • Oversee inspections and quality control to maintain project standards and compliance.
  • Validate installation of essential systems against project requirements.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to uphold safety standards and OSHA compliance.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance, manage project documentation, and communicate risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Robust retirement plans with company contributions
  • Support for work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent – Mission Critical partners with the Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day field operations of complex mission critical construction projects. This role helps ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining schedule and budget objectives. The Assistant Superintendent coordinates subcontractors, site logistics, quality control, commissioning activities, and project closeout, while fostering strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal project teams to drive successful project delivery.

  • Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and overall project objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to maintain procurement schedules, master project schedules, pull plans, and three-week look-ahead schedules.
  • Coordinate trade sequencing, site logistics, and daily construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time project execution.
  • Review construction drawings and specifications to identify constructability issues and assist with procurement and subcontractor buyout activities.
  • Coordinate submittals, inspections, quality control processes, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with contract documents and project standards.
  • Monitor the installation of mechanical, electrical, and other critical building systems to verify quality, completeness, and adherence to project requirements.
  • Champion Shawmut's safety culture by conducting routine site inspections, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Track subcontractor progress, field changes, RFIs, project documentation, and potential risks while proactively communicating issues and solutions to the project team.
  • Assist in managing punch list completion, as-built documentation, warranty turnover, and all project closeout activities.
  • Foster strong working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and Shawmut team members through proactive communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Qualifications
  • Experience: 3+ years of commercial construction field experience with 1+ years of Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
    • Experience supporting projects valued between $1M and$25M.
  • Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or commensurate work experience.
  • Willingness to travel and relocate as project needs require.
  • Willingness to travel 100% and relocate as project needs require.
Salary Range Information

U.S. Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $140,000 Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

About Shawmut Design and Construction

Shawmut Design and Construction is a construction management firm that specializes in building high-end commercial, institutional, and residential projects. The company was founded in 1982 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Shawmut Design and Construction has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including luxury retailers, universities, and hospitals. The company is known for its attention to detail and commitment to quality. Shawmut Design and Construction has over 1500 employees and operates offices in Boston, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
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