Assistant Construction Superintendent

The Company:

Spartan Construction (spartanbuilt.com), a division of Spartan Investment Group, is a full-scale design-build construction company established to execute self-storage development projects and beyond. In 2023, Spartan Investment group was listed as the 13th fastest growing real estate company in the US (#301 overall) and moved to the 36th largest self-storage operator. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction Management (SCM) has grown exponentially as a nationwide Construction Management firm and General Contractor constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SCM is excited to grow its nationwide team of top professionals while adhering to our values of GRITT (Growth, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity, Transparency) and our core disciplines of Safety, Quality, Ownership, Professionalism, and Excellence.

The Mission:

As SCM’s Assistant Superintendent, you will be in the field managing ground up projects as well as expansions to existing properties for SCM. The position requires field experience managing multiple construction trades including civil, structural concrete, paving, wood and metal frame construction, electrical, and interior finishes. As the Assistant Superintendent, you will be supporting the project schedule and overseeing subcontractors in each discipline for projects ranging from $1 million to $25 million in total project cost. This position is an exciting opportunity to take ownership and help support our growing SCM infrastructure. SCM is looking for candidates that are leaders, self-learners, builders of processes, and comfortable maintaining a work-life balance in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

Key Results:

1. Contribute to the successful delivery of a minimum of 2 projects simultaneously at, or below, contracted completion budgets and schedules utilizing SCM SOPs and Project Control tool
2. Contribute to team's goal of 10% EBITDA
3. Maintain and promote SCM’s Net Promoter Score of 52+ with all stakeholders

Main Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the jobsite as the main point of contact for all project stakeholders.
• Oversight of multiple discipline subcontractors
• Schedule management including coordinating subcontractors, schedule progress updates and driving work to stay within the project timeline
• Scope and subcontract Management
• Construction permit management, coordinating inspections and subcontractor permit requirements.
• Coordination with engineering and architectural firms throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with sourcing and qualifying bids from local subcontractors.
• Support the subcontractor selection and qualification process.
• Understand and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be tactful and articulate in stressful situation or with a variety of people from all backgrounds.

Initiative – Has a bias for action and is not afraid to be the first to speak up or take a fresh approach to something. Appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with a macro-managed environment.

Organization – Able to handle a variety of tasks while still practicing good time management and communication to deliver assigned projects or important project milestones on time. Tend to multiple problems at once.

Customer Service – Treats internal and external stakeholders alike as a customer and has a service mindset. Seeks to identify solutions and addresses conflict in a tactful and empathetic way.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of experience in commercial construction
• A drive to learn and do as much as possible in an entrepreneurial setting
• Ability to use one’s own autonomy and creativity to be macro managed with mentorship
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Excellent Ability to build and maintain systems and processes
• Ability to navigate a high growth environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: Full-time salaried position: $75,000 - $88,000 per year.
• Project Bonus Opportunities
• Weekly per diem while managing projects.
• Monthly vehicle allowance.

• Comprehensive benefits including 401k with company matching.
• Access to company profit sharing.
• Wellness benefits including company paid health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• In house performance coaching.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Reimbursements for phone, transportation, and entertainment, and more through an innovative cafeteria benefits plan.