Construction Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Are you a collaborative and positive individual with experience in commercial construction? Do you have sound judgement, high ethical standards, and thrive on leading commercial building projects? Our family of companies’ is dedicated to the whole life cycle of a building and support our client’s vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community. Our team members are Pioneering. Honorable. Professional . You will experience a forward-looking, Safety for Life culture which recognizes the whole person and supports your success.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
| Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance | Short Term Disability | Company 401(k) Plan | Paid Time Off | Holidays | Education & Training Opportunities |

As an Assistant Superintendent for Lee Building Company (LEE), you will:

• Assist the Superintendent with planning, directing, and coordinating the construction activities performed by our project team and by our subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, project team members, and field.
• Ensure LEE’s standards of quality, professionalism, and safety are adhered to by proactively leading by example, from project start to closeout.
• Build positive relationships with our clients/owners, design professionals, vendors and subcontractors through collaboration and proactive communication.
• Handle and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism.
• Leverage technology systems to provide a unique client experience, increasing client knowledge, improving communication, and increasing efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners.

Lee Building Company works on projects within a 60-mile radius of Charlottesville.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• At least 4 years of recent experience as Foreman or Assistant Superintendent on commercial construction projects $2.0 million and larger.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building plans, construction contracts and project specifications.
• Technical knowledge of building construction means, methods and systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Project, and experience or ability to learn industry specific tools such as Procore. Ability to achieve proficiency with new technology solutions.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate a plan, motivate others and instill company values, and accomplish the stated objective as a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to retain flexibility, while still providing consistency.
• Demonstrate strong and consistent written and oral communication skills. Able to ask thoughtful questions and take a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Organization and attention to detail. Ability to plan and prioritize project objectives to achieve high-quality, successful results. Dependable and punctual for all work-related commitments.
• Demonstrate a learning orientation. Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and sound business practices, upholding the core values of “ Pioneering. Honorable. Professional .” in their personal presentation, leadership, communications, and actions.
• Maintain a clean and accessible work site, with all company office space, signage, and identification in excellent condition.
• Demonstrate a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Has knowledge to identify and anticipate safety hazards in the proposed scope of work and ensure that subcontractors are aligned with our Safety for Life culture.