ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Who we are:

Velney Construction is a full-service construction management firm based in Somerville, MA, proudly serving Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Velney Construction offers a full spectrum of design/build, new construction, and tenant improvement services to both for-profit and nonprofit clients. With a focus on quality and innovation, Velney Construction delivers exceptional results across commercial, residential, passive house, and mixed-use projects.

Summary/Objective:

The Assistant Superintendent will serve as a vital team member assisting the Lead Superintendent on the full scope of the physical construction of the project. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for Safety, QA/QC, Subcontractor Management, Document Control, Schedule, Relationship Management & Project Management while representing Velney Construction throughout the full project cycle. The Assistant Superintendent directs the day-to-day work of Velney Construction tradesmen and the Subcontractors to turn out high-quality work within budget and on time. The Assistant Superintendent also plans in advance and ensures the flow of personnel and materials will be available. 

All Velney Construction employees are required to be respectful and professional in their day-to-day work and to be ethical in all practices.

 Essential Functions Safety:

• Enforce compliance with all safety laws and regulations. Stop unsafe work and order Velney Construction and Subcontractor employees away from hazards, etc. 
• Review safety inspection reports, verify remediation has occurred, and document
• Assist with NFPA 241 Compliance
• Review site security daily – gates, fence line, signage, cameras
• Understand protocols and notify the Superintendent of all incidents and near misses
• Distribute and receive Subcontractor toolbox talks
• Maintaining onsite files of Subcontractor safety programs and MSDS sheets
• Ensure subcontractors follow steps outlined in JHAs and SOAPs 

QA/QC:

• Understand Project QA/QC management and mockup plans 
• Assist with tracking and close out of field reports in the Velney Deficiency Log 
• Assist with First Material Inspections and tracking
• Schedule and record 3rd party inspections
• Verify & Execute:
  1. Dimensional verification
  2. Accuracy of work in place
  3. Adherence to MAAB/FHA/ADA requirements
• Assist in creating and managing punch & turnover process utilizing AutoDesk 

Subcontractor Management:

• Manage risk prevention requirements of site and Subcontractors by ensuring subcontracts and insurances are in place prior to mobilization
• Execute site specific safety orientations and ensure that all Subcontractor employees have undergone badging and safety review prior to starting work
• Consistently walk project and ensure Velney employee is present when Subcontractors are on-site
• Ensure work is available to subcontractors to be successful
• Assist with daily reports & SWPPPs inspections
• Maintain good communication and relationships with the labor force and their leaders. 
• Monitor delivery schedule, coordinate and record deliveries, vendor and material type
• Manage and enforce daily cleanup, housekeeping, labor forces and trash removal
• Notify the Lead Superintendent of any delays resulting from labor, equipment or material shortages  

Document Control:

• Manage all field files including plans, specifications, RFIs, shop drawings, safety documents, etc.
• Assist with preparing docs for Subcontractor weekly meetings & Track Subcontractor Daily Reports
• Update all required binders
• Provide daily photo documentation of project and upload to job folder
• Track hot list items 
• Assist with T&M Log tracking 

Schedule:

• Understand and track progress of 3 week look ahead
• Plan work in advance to eliminate conflicts in plans specifications or between trades, and to ensure material and equipment deliveries as required 
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure that they maintain adequate forces and productivity to execute the work in accordance with the schedule requirements.   Communicate with the Lead Superintendent regarding shortcomings

Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with Subcontractors 
• Communicate effectively in a prompt and professional manner

• Foster an encouraging team environment

Project management:

• Manage daily activities and plan in advance for all needs of the project
• Manage site logistics to the approved logistics plan
• Understand the plans and specifications
• Notify the Lead Super of all required cost changes involving field conditions and receive authorization before proceeding
• Provide weekend coverage of Project in conjunction with entire team
• Initiate adequate procedures and control for tool and material security

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunity. There shall be no discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original or on an applicant’s status as a protected veteran or as individual with a disability.